Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Northwest Technical Institute
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Northwest Technical Institute graduates compare to all programs nationally
Northwest Technical Institute graduates earn $48k, placing them in the 65th percentile of all practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants certificate programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in Arkansas
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Arkansas (28 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Technical Institute | $47,715 | — | — | — |
| Baptist Health College Little Rock | $48,332 | $47,687 | $22,750 | 0.47 |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe | $44,546 | — | $15,968 | 0.36 |
| National Park College | $42,364 | $39,075 | $13,898 | 0.33 |
| Arkansas State University-Newport | $39,979 | $42,042 | $11,300 | 0.28 |
| North Arkansas College | $38,783 | $36,974 | $10,322 | 0.27 |
| National Median | $44,134 | — | $14,803 | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in Arkansas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arkansas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health College Little Rock Little Rock | $13,593 | $48,332 | $22,750 |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe Beebe | $3,216 | $44,546 | $15,968 |
| National Park College Hot Springs | $5,600 | $42,364 | $13,898 |
| Arkansas State University-Newport Newport | $2,856 | $39,979 | $11,300 |
| North Arkansas College Harrison | $3,168 | $38,783 | $10,322 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Northwest Technical Institute, approximately 62% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.