by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at NWACC. It is offered at the Associate’s level. It ranks as high as #6 out of 26 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NWACC highly for nursing, ranked #1,188 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,188 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Arkansas | 12 of 37 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 290 of 550 |
The following degree levels are granted in nursing at NWACC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 109 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, NorthWest Arkansas Community College awarded 109 associate’s degrees in nursing.
NWACC is in the top 15% of the country for nursing at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas | 6 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 156 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 551 |
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,240 | $4,080 |
| Fees | $1,158 | $1,158 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 23% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of nursing associate’s degree graduates at NWACC were White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from NorthWest Arkansas Community College with a associate’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 10 |
NWACC awarded 109 associate’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 77% to women and 23% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (55%).
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