Is Northwest Technical Institute worth it?
Northwest Technical Institute is a public, less-than-two-year institution in Springdale, Arkansas (small city). It awarded 163 certificates in 2024, most often in welding technology, licensed practical nurse training and automobile mechanics technology.
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Federal context for Northwest Technical Institute
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Median earnings 1 year after
$41,988
Median earnings 4 years after
$47,275
Median earnings 10 years after
$41,513
Average net price
$15,992
Completion rate
74%
Completions (2024)
163
Years to pay back
1.4 years
Students (undergrad)
206
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | $37,388 | $50,748 | 32 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate certificate | $47,715 | $49,676 | 28 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Systems Analysis | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 32 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 27 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 24 |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 16 |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 16 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 15 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 15 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 11 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 7 |
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Sources: federal figures for Northwest Technical Institute. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Arkansas. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page