General Studies at Northwest Shoals Community College
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Studies, you may want to check out the program at Northwest Shoals Community College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwest Shoals Community College is located in Muscle Shoals, AL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 259 general studies graduations were recorded at Northwest Shoals Community College.
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Studying Online at Northwest Shoals Community College
Many students take online classes at Northwest Shoals Community College. Among 4,665 students, 1,094 (23%) studied exclusively online and 1,308 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Studies graduates at Northwest Shoals Community College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Studies graduates at Northwest Shoals Community College are 67% women (174) and 33% men (85).
General Studies Associate’s Program at Northwest Shoals Community College
Of the 133 associate’s general studies graduates at Northwest Shoals Community College, 62% were women (83) and 38% were men (50).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Northwest Shoals Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 91 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| Black / African American | 13 |
| Asian | 2 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of General Studies associate’s degree recipients at Northwest Shoals Community College, lower than the national average of 50%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Studies Graduates
Students who finish General Studies program at Northwest Shoals Community College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.