What do Colorado Northwestern Community College graduates earn?

Colorado Northwestern Community College graduates report median earnings of $44,854 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do Colorado Northwestern Community College graduates work?

Among the most recent graduate cohort tracked by Census PSEO, the top industry one year after completion is Health Care and Social Assistance at 38% of graduates.

What share of Colorado Northwestern Community College graduates are found employed?

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Is Colorado Northwestern Community College worth it?

Rangely, CO · Public · 4-year

Colorado Northwestern Community College is a public, four-year institution in Rangely, Colorado (rural area). It awarded 242 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, early childhood education and teaching and aircraft powerplant technology.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$44,854

Median earnings 4 years after

$61,341

Median earnings 10 years after

$43,526

Average net price

$12,131

Completion rate

34%

Completions (2024)

242

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

504

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	Associate	$62,148	$75,267	37
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	Undergraduate certificate	$38,698	$48,394	24
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Associate	$70,087	$82,632	17
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	N/A	$49,158	N/A
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Air Transportation	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Air Transportation	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Associate	43
Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services	Certificate 1-2 yrs	24
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician	Certificate 1-2 yrs	23
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist	Associate	23
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	Associate	21
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	Certificate 1-2 yrs	13
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	13
General Studies	Associate	13
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General	Certificate 1-2 yrs	12
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other	Associate	12

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	38%	1,229
Retail Trade	8%	267
Public Administration	6%	195
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	5%	170
Educational Services	5%	170
Accommodation and Food Services	5%	148
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	4%	130
Transportation and Warehousing	4%	121

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