Northwest Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, Alabama · Public · 1,969 undergraduates
Of 4 programs with reported earnings, 3 leave graduates out-earning a typical Alabama high-school graduate (about $32,204/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 28 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $1,356 |
| $30k to $48k | $2,081 |
| $48k to $75k | $4,259 |
| $75k to $110k | $7,601 |
| $110k and up | $10,089 |
| All families (average) | $2,838 |
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 | $42,932 | +$10,728 | clears the bar | $8,750 | 0.8 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $64,855 | +$32,651 | clears the bar | $11,900 | 0.4 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Associate's Degree | $65,044 | +$32,840 | clears the bar | $8,750 | 0.3 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate's Degree | $30,533 | -$1,671 | falls short | $20,000 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 27% of students receive Pell grants · 39% 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.