Carnegie Category
Associate's - Public Rural-serving Medium
Offered Degrees
AS, Certificate
Online Courses
AS
Total Programs
55
Online Programs
2
Offered Degrees at NWACC
NorthWest Arkansas Community College is categorized by Associate's - Public Rural-serving Medium by Carnegie categorization. NorthWest Arkansas Community College offers 82 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Associate's and Certificate degree. The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's | 26 | 2 |
| Less Than 1 Year Certificate | 27 | 3 |
| 1-2 Years Certificate | 29 | 2 |
| Total | 82 | 7 |
*Salary data is from College Scoreboard
Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program
NWACC Associate's Programs
NorthWest Arkansas Community College offers Associate's degree with 26 major programs. Among them 2 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✔ | 7 | |
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences (other) | ✔ | 7 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 9 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 23 | |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | 23 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 19 | |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology | ✕ | - | - |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Legal Studies [+] | ✕ | 8 | |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✔ | 777 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 609 | $22,900 |
| General Studies | ✔ | 168 | - |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | ✕ | 5 | |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 10 | |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | - | - |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Fire Services Administration | ✕ | 4 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 15 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | ✕ | 12 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✕ | 97 | |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 55 | $49,500 |
| Business [+] | ✕ | 153 | - |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 25 | $37,200 |
| Business Administration and Management | ✕ | 128 | - |
NWACC Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
NorthWest Arkansas Community College offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 27 major programs. Among them 3 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 3 | |
| Plant Sciences | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Environmental Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 34 | |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✕ | 27 | - |
| Education [+] | ✔ | 1 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✔ | 17 | |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology | ✔ | 1 | - |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 13 | - |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | - | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 22 | |
| Child Development | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 21 | |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Fire Services Administration | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Construction Trades [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Electrician | ✕ | - | - |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services (other) | ✕ | - | - |
| Mechanics and Repairers [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | - | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 20 | |
| Design and Visual Communications | ✕ | - | - |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 20 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 238 | - |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other) | ✔ | 159 | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 46 | - |
NWACC 1-2 Years Certificate Programs
NorthWest Arkansas Community College offers 1-2 Years Certificate degree with 29 major programs. Among them 2 programs are available through online classes.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completer | Average Salary after Completing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Horticultural Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Environmental Science | ✕ | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | ✕ | 2 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 2 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | ✕ | 23 | |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts | ✕ | - | - |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | ✕ | 5 | - |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✕ | 18 | - |
| Education [+] | ✕ | 6 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✕ | 6 | - |
| Engineering Technology [+] | ✕ | 17 | |
| Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology | ✕ | - | - |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | ✕ | 10 | - |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 6 | - |
| CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician | ✕ | 1 | - |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | ✕ | 0 | |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | ✕ | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | ✕ | 227 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ✕ | 227 | - |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | ✕ | 7 | |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ✕ | - | - |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 7 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | ✕ | 15 | |
| Design and Visual Communications | ✕ | - | - |
| Graphic Design | ✕ | 8 | - |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | ✔ | 65 | |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 11 | - |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | ✔ | 11 | - |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 29 | - |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | ✕ | 14 | - |
| Business [+] | ✔ | 22 | - |
| Business/Commerce | ✕ | 9 | - |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 3 | - |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | ✔ | 6 | - |
| Retailing and Retail Operations | ✕ | 1 | - |
Know about Arkansas Colleges
- How much is Average Living Costs in Arkansas?
- Which colleges offer Post-Master's Program in Arkansas?
- Which colleges offer Master's Degree in Arkansas?
- Which colleges accept Tuition payment plan in Arkansas?
- Which colleges are Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges in Arkansas?
- What is The Average Retention Rate in Arkansas?
- Which colleges offer Doctorate Degree (professional practice) in Arkansas?
- How many colleges require the high school record in Arkansas?
- Which colleges are Private Schools (for-profit) in Arkansas?
- How many colleges are Historically Black colleges (HBCUs) in Arkansas?