NorthWest Arkansas Community College: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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4,953
students enrolled
2,155
degrees and certificates a year
31%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$7,196
average net price a year
Tuition $3,480 in state, $3,936 out of state
$35,242
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$43,505
median earnings, 10 years after entry
84% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 49% | 1,065 |
| Health professions | 27% | 587 |
| Business & management | 7% | 151 |
| Personal & culinary services | 4% | 92 |
| Engineering technologies | 4% | 80 |
AI and data programs
NorthWest Arkansas Community College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Benton County, where the college is.
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205
open professional jobs
20
entry level
6%
ask for AI skills
12 jobs
2.9%
unemployment in Benton County
2026-08 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier
$89,879
median household income
Benton County
42%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 1.9% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, engineering technologies, which lead to clinical (2 open), finance (16 open), sales (46 open), operations (23 open), marketing (8 open), human resources (13 open).
Hiring most: Walmart (39), J.B. Hunt (12), Sam's Club (9), Samprasoft (7), Hunt J B Transport Services (6), Uber Freight (5), The Statesman Group (4), Coca Cola (3).
What they hire for: Sales (46), Data & Analytics (33), Engineering (29), Operations (23), Finance (16), Human Resources (13). Sales jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Northwest Arkansas Workforce Development Board.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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- University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical CollegeNorth Little Rock · 4,118 students
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- National Park CollegeHot Springs · 1,789 students
- University of Arkansas Community College-MorriltonMorrilton · 1,447 students
- Arkansas State University-NewportNewport · 1,236 students
- North Arkansas CollegeHarrison · 1,202 students
Common questions
- How big is NorthWest Arkansas Community College?
- NorthWest Arkansas Community College enrolls about 4,953 students and is a public 2-year institution in Bentonville, Arkansas. It awards about 2,155 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at NorthWest Arkansas Community College?
- 31% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do NorthWest Arkansas Community College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $35,242 six years after entry and $43,505 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does NorthWest Arkansas Community College offer AI or data science degrees?
- NorthWest Arkansas Community College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near NorthWest Arkansas Community College?
- 205 open professional jobs are listed in Benton County, 20 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Walmart has the most openings.
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