Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Northwest Shoals Community College stacks up against peers offering allied health professions.
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Northwest Shoals Community College reports the allied health professions program; completion counts are not currently reported.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,690 | $7,740 |
| Fees | $1,261 | $1,261 |
Find out more about Northwest Shoals Community College tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of allied health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of allied health professions associate’s degree graduates at Northwest Shoals Community College were White. About 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest Shoals Community College with a associate’s in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the allied health professions majors at Northwest Shoals Community College.
The allied health professions program at Northwest Shoals Community College includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 26 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 10 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 10 |
Northwest Shoals Community College awarded 26 completions in emergency medical technology/technician (emt paramedic) in the most recent reporting year — 54% to women and 46% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (92%).
Northwest Shoals Community College awarded 10 completions in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician recently — 90% to women and 10% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
Northwest Shoals Community College awarded 10 completions in radiologic technology/science - radiographer in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
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