Liberal Arts General Studies at NorthWest Arkansas Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Liberal Arts General Studies, you may want to check out the program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College is in Bentonville, AR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 1,010 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at NorthWest Arkansas Community College.
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Studying Online at NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Distance learning is available at NorthWest Arkansas Community College. Of 8,412 students, 2,781 (33%) studied exclusively online and 2,226 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Use these rankings to compare NorthWest Arkansas Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program against peer institutions.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Arkansas | #2 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #3 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #74 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #82 of 421 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #208 of 1,495 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #497 of 1,453 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Those who finish NorthWest Arkansas Community College’s Liberal Arts General Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $22,913 |
| 2 years | $25,615 |
| 3 years | $28,818 |
| 4 years | $34,150 |
| 5 years | $40,064 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from NorthWest Arkansas Community College take home a median $34,150, compared with $36,486 for all NorthWest Arkansas Community College graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from NorthWest Arkansas Community College stands at $10,876.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at NorthWest Arkansas Community College are 64% women (642) and 36% men (368).
Liberal Arts General Studies Associate’s Program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Of the 815 associate’s liberal arts general studies graduates at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, 64% were women (523) and 36% were men (292).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at NorthWest Arkansas Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 435 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 194 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Asian | 22 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 51 |
| International (Nonresident) | 64 |
| Unknown | 17 |
Minority students account for 37% of Liberal Arts General Studies associate’s degree recipients at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, below the national average of 49%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Liberal Arts General Studies Concentrations at NorthWest Arkansas Community College
This Liberal Arts General Studies program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 803 |
| General Studies | 207 |
Best-Paid Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Students who finish Liberal Arts General Studies program at NorthWest Arkansas Community College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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