Northwest State Community College

Archbold, Ohio · Public, 2-year

At a glance

Average net price

$13,555

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

45.6%

Admission rate

Not available

Undergrad size

1,115

In-state tuition

$4,698

Out-of-state tuition

$9,170

Cost of attendance

$17,994

Median earnings (10y)

$40,004

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
Not available
Locale
Rural

Programs breakdown

16 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (26%), business (20%), trades & services (19%).

  • STEM26%
  • Health18%
  • Business20%
  • Humanities & arts12%
  • Social sciences5%
  • Trades & services19%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other.Associate's114
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's61$49,996$18,750
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's56$33,961$9,991
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's42$8,730
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate41$6,500
Social Work.Associate's30
Accounting and Related Services.Associate's28$35,094
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's24
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.Associate's23
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.Undergraduate certificate23$34,056$14,334
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.Undergraduate certificate20$11,084
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate16
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.Associate's16
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Undergraduate certificate15
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Associate's14
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate14
Precision Metal Working.Undergraduate certificate14
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Associate's13
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate13
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.Associate's12
Accounting and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate11
Computer Programming.Associate's10
Education, Other.Associate's10
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Associate's10
Human Resources Management and Services.Associate's10
Real Estate.Undergraduate certificate10
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.Associate's10
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate9
Design and Applied Arts.Associate's9
Marketing.Associate's9
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Associate's8
Finance and Financial Management Services.Associate's8
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.Associate's7
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Associate's7$27,889
Teaching Assistants/Aides.Associate's6
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Associate's6
Agricultural Business and Management.Associate's5
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate5
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Associate's5
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate5

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Northwest State Community College

Northwest State Community College is a mid-sized institution located in Archbold, Ohio, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 1,115 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Engineering tech, Health professions.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Northwest State Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $13,555 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $4,698 for in-state students and $9,170 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $17,994 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 45.6%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $40,004 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Northwest State Community College confers degrees and certificates across 16 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Engineering tech, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (26% of credentials), business (20% of credentials), trades & services (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.

Location & campus

Set in Archbold, Ohio (rural), Northwest State Community College draws students from across Ohio and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Northwest State Community College

Q.How much does Northwest State Community College cost?

The average net price at Northwest State Community College is $13,555 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $17,994.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Northwest State Community College?

Northwest State Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 45.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How much do Northwest State Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Northwest State Community College graduate earns $40,004 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Northwest State Community College?

Published tuition is $4,698 in-state and $9,170 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Northwest State Community College located?

Northwest State Community College is located in Archbold, Ohio (ZIP 43502).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Northwest State Community College at their official website.