Degree Programs Overview
As of 2026, Northwest Shoals Community College offers 53 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's programs. Of that, 4 programs can be conferred by distance learning.
A total of 1,137 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at Northwest Shoals CC. 764 students completed certificate programs and 373 completed associate programs.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at Northwest Shoals CC. It only includes students who completed a program as the first major.
Total Number of Programs and Completers By Degree
| Total Programs | Online Programs | Completers |
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| Total | Men | Women |
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| Associate's | 17 | 3 | 373 |
137 | 236 |
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| At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate | 21 | 1 | 561 |
374 | 187 |
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| At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate | 15 | NOT OFFERED | 203 |
89 | 114 |
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Popular Programs with Most Completers
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Northwest Shoals Community College.
At the school, the General Studies Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year program has the most completers of 202 and the Welding Technology/Welder Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year program has the second most completers of 148 students.
Popular 2-Years Cert. Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 76 | 5 | 71 |
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| Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager | 26 | - | 26 |
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| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | 26 | 25 | 1 |
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| Welding Technology/Welder | 20 | 17 | 3 |
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| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | 12 | 11 | 1 |
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| Electrician | 10 | 10 | - |
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| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 9 | 6 | 3 |
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| Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | 8 | 8 | - |
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| Carpentry/Carpenter | 7 | 7 | - |
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| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 6 | - | 6 |
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Popular Associate Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| General Studies | 130 | 51 | 79 |
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| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 77 | 5 | 72 |
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| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | 36 | 31 | 5 |
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| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | 26 | 25 | 1 |
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| Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager | 22 | 1 | 21 |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 19 | 9 | 10 |
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| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 11 | 2 | 9 |
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| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 11 | - | 11 |
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| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 10 | - | 10 |
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| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 8 | 1 | 7 |
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Popular 1-Year Cert. Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| General Studies | 202 | 84 | 118 |
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| Welding Technology/Welder | 148 | 132 | 16 |
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| Electrician | 83 | 79 | 4 |
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| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | 66 | 65 | 1 |
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| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | 44 | 43 | 1 |
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| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 32 | 13 | 19 |
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| Computer and Information Sciences | 25 | 25 | - |
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| Carpentry/Carpenter | 24 | 20 | 4 |
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| Cabinetmaking and Millwork | 22 | 21 | 1 |
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| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 21 | 1 | 20 |
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Field of Study by Degree and Number of Completers
Below tables describes the major programs by offered degrees. You can check the online learning availability of each programs with number of completers. By expanding each table, you can view the major programs in the area of study that you select.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Computer and Information Sciences | NOT OFFERED |
7 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager | 26 |
22 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | 12 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician | 1 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | 13 |
1 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Child Care and Support Services Management | 5 |
7 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED |
19ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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| General Studies | 202ONLINE |
130ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | NOT OFFERED |
36 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Chemical Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Criminal Justice/Police Science | NOT OFFERED |
5ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Carpentry/Carpenter | 7 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Electrician | 10 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Plumbing Technology/Plumber | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | 44 |
26 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 11 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Machine Shop Technology/Assistant | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Welding Technology/Welder | 148 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Cabinetmaking and Millwork | 22 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 21 |
8 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 32 |
6 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | NOT OFFERED |
11 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | NOT OFFERED |
11 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED |
77 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 76 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 21 |
8 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 32 |
6 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | NOT OFFERED |
11 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | NOT OFFERED |
11 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED |
77 |
NOT OFFERED |
|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 76 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 4 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 6 |
10 |
NOT OFFERED |
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