Is NorthWest Arkansas Community College worth it?
NorthWest Arkansas Community College is a public, two-year institution in Bentonville, Arkansas (small city). It awarded 2,079 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, general studies and allied health and medical assisting services.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$35,353
Median earnings 4 years after
$48,056
Median earnings 10 years after
$43,505
Average net price
$7,196
Completion rate
31%
Completions (2024)
2,079
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
4,953
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $30,703 | $43,192 | 196 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Undergraduate certificate | $52,580 | $53,283 | 93 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $67,192 | $68,866 | 76 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate certificate | $31,922 | $51,796 | 56 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | $31,888 | $64,778 | 48 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate | $26,025 | $36,169 | 32 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate certificate | $25,996 | N/A | 26 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate | $59,189 | $60,422 | 23 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate | $52,397 | $48,127 | 18 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate certificate | $28,819 | N/A | 16 |
| Agriculture, General | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Plant Sciences | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate certificate | 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
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 608 |
| General Studies | Associate | 207 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 200 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 195 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 160 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 109 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 96 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 63 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 41 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 31 |
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Sources: federal figures for NorthWest Arkansas Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Arkansas. Counts under 10 are not published.
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