NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, Arkansas · Public · 4,953 undergraduates
Of 13 programs with reported earnings, 11 leave graduates out-earning a typical Arkansas high-school graduate (about $32,489/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 43 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,722 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,751 |
| $48k to $75k | $8,300 |
| $75k to $110k | $10,231 |
| $110k and up | $11,719 |
| All families (average) | $7,196 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $43,192 | +$10,703 | clears the bar | $8,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $51,796 | +$19,307 | clears the bar | $8,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $53,283 | +$20,794 | clears the bar | $10,875 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $44,173 | +$11,684 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $25,996 | -$6,493 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $68,866 | +$36,377 | clears the bar | $13,938 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $64,778 | +$32,289 | clears the bar | $10,374 | 0.3 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $28,819 | -$3,670 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $36,169 | +$3,680 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $32,971 | +$482 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $60,422 | +$27,933 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $48,127 | +$15,638 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $54,737 | +$22,248 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 23% of students receive Pell grants · 31% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.