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Northwest Shoals Community College graduates report median earnings of $35,767 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

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Muscle Shoals, AL · Public · 2-year

Northwest Shoals Community College is a public, two-year institution in Muscle Shoals, Alabama (small city). It awarded 1,158 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies, welding technology and industrial mechanics and maintenance technology.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$35,767

Median earnings 4 years after

$45,546

Median earnings 10 years after

$33,828

Average net price

$2,838

Completion rate

39%

Completions (2024)

1,158

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

1,969

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Associate	$56,177	$64,855	77
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	$20,414	$42,932	53
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	Associate	$35,979	$65,044	44
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	Associate	$22,798	$30,533	21
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Welding Technology/Welder	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	184
General Studies	Associate	133
General Studies	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	126
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	Certificate 1-2 yrs	67
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	Associate	66
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	62
Electrician	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	58
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	49
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	Associate	37
Computer and Information Sciences, General	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	30

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Sources: federal figures for Northwest Shoals Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Alabama. Counts under 10 are not published.

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