Degree Programs Overview
As of 2026, Colorado Northwestern Community College offers 41 degree programs through Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's programs. Of that, 22 programs can be conferred by distance learning.
A total of 219 students completed certificate or degree programs between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 at CNCC. 98 students completed certificate programs and 114 completed associate programs.
The following table summarizes the number of major programs by offered degrees with number of completers( graduates ) at CNCC. 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 | 23 | 15 | 114 |
36 | 78 |
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| Bachelor's | 1 | 1 | 7 |
- | 7 |
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| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 3 | 1 | 16 |
10 | 6 |
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| At least 12-weeks but less than 1-Year Certificate | 6 | 4 | 21 |
14 | 7 |
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| At least 1 but less than 4 years Certificate | 8 | 1 | 61 |
31 | 30 |
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Programs with Highest Earning After Graduation
The following table lists the best programs with the highest salary after graduation from Colorado Northwestern Community College. Note that the average salary and debt is based on 2020 data from College Scorecard.
Associate Programs - Highest Earning After Graduation
| Field of Study | Average Salary (2020) | Average Loan Debt |
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| Yearly | Monthly | Yearly | Monthly |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing |
$57,491 | $4,791 | $17,488 | $185 |
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| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions |
$54,688 | $4,557 | $13,000 | $138 |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities |
$37,326 | $3,111 | $10,797 | $114 |
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Popular Programs with Most Completers
Following programs are popular with most enrolled students at Colorado Northwestern Community College.
At the school, the Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate program has the most completers of 33 and the Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew Certificates of less than 12 weeks program has the second most completers of 26 students.
Popular 2-Years Cert. Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services | 26 | 18 | 8 |
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| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 18 | 18 | - |
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| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 14 | 2 | 12 |
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| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 8 | 1 | 7 |
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| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | - | 4 |
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| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 1 | 1 | - |
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Popular Associate Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 33 | 10 | 23 |
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| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 22 | 3 | 19 |
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| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 15 | 2 | 13 |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | 13 | 4 | 9 |
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| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 8 | 6 | 2 |
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| General Studies | 5 | 2 | 3 |
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| Business Administration and Management | 3 | 1 | 2 |
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| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 3 | 3 | - |
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| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 3 | 3 | - |
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| Equestrian/Equine Studies | 2 | - | 2 |
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Popular Bachelor Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 7 | - | 7 |
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Popular 12-Week Cert. Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 26 | 21 | 5 |
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| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | - | 2 |
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Popular 1-Year Cert. Programs
| Field of Study | Number of Completers | Men | Women |
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| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 10 | 10 | - |
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| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 7 | 5 | 2 |
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| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | - | 5 |
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| Agricultural Production Operations | 2 | 2 | - |
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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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| Agricultural Business and Management | NOT OFFERED |
1ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Agricultural Production Operations | 2ONLINE |
1ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Equestrian/Equine Studies | NOT OFFERED |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Animal Sciences | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Natural Resources/Conservation | NOT OFFERED |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services | 26 |
2 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | NOT OFFERED |
3ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 14 |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Elementary Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4ONLINE |
1ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Spanish Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED |
1ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED |
33ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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| General Studies | NOT OFFERED |
5ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | NOT OFFERED |
13ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Biology/Biological Sciences | NOT OFFERED |
1ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Psychology | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Criminal Justice and Corrections | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 10 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 18 |
3 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 1 |
8 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | NOT OFFERED |
22 |
7ONLINE |
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| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED |
15 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 8 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's |
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| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | NOT OFFERED |
22 |
7ONLINE |
|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED |
15 |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 8 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED |
3ONLINE |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Accounting | NOT OFFERED |
0 |
NOT OFFERED |
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