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Northwest-Shoals Community College Online Vocational Programs

Northwest-Shoals Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Muscle Shoals, AL. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $8,881 in average over all programs at Northwest-Shoals Community College.
The school offers total 34 vocational programs and 2 programs are offered through distance learning.
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Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

2 career program are offered via distance learning (online classes) where Northwest-Shoals Community College has total 34 vocational programs for Less than 12 Weeks Certificate, and Less than 1 Year Certificate, and 2 Years Certificate program.
The following table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 1,529 students have completed their vocational programs at Northwest-Shoals Community College.
Offered Vocational Programs at Northwest-Shoals Community College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate108
Less than 1 Year Certificate1821,366
2 Years Certificate150155
Total3421,529

Programs by Award Level

Northwest-Shoals Community College offers 34 programs through Less than 12 Weeks Certificate, and Less than 1 Year Certificate, and 2 Years Certificate The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 1,529 students have completed their studies.
  • 8 students have earned/completed Less than 12 Weeks Certificate program.
  • 1,366 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 155 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 8 completers-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)8-
Total8
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 52 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences52-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 3 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist3-
Engineering Technology [+] 67 completers-
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician58$24,500
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician1-
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology0-
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician8-
Work and Family Studies [+] 11 completers-
Child Care and Support Services Management11-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] (1 completers) 836 completers-
General Studies836-
Construction Trades [+] 81 completers-
Carpentry/Carpenter26-
Electrician55-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 49 completers-
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology37-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician2-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician10-
Precision Production Trades [+] 217 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder199-
Cabinetmaking and Millwork18-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 44 completers-
Medical/Clinical Assistant15-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)29-
Business [+] 6 completers-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping6-
Total1,366
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences0-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 26 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist0-
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager26-
Engineering Technology [+] 7 completers-
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician7-
Construction Trades [+] 14 completers-
Carpentry/Carpenter8-
Electrician6-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 17 completers-
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology16-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician0-
Precision Production Trades [+] 20 completers-
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant10-
Welding Technology/Welder10-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 62 completers-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)8-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training54-
Business [+] 9 completers-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping3-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science6-
Total155

Online Student Population at Northwest-Shoals Community College

609 students (18.07% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 833 students (24.71% of total students) are enrolled some online courses.
The fowlling table summarizes the online student population for Northwest-Shoals Community College.
Distance Learning Student Population at Northwest-Shoals Community College
Number of Students
Total3,371
Enrolled Online Exclusively609
Enrolled Some Online Courses833
Not in Online Courses1,929

Directory and Accreditation Information

Northwest-Shoals Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (7/1/1994 - Current [Estimated Date]).

800 George Wallace Blvd, Muscle Shoals, AL
256-331-5200
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