Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies at Northwest Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, AL · Associate's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
Northwest Shoals Community College graduates in multi/interdisciplinary studies earn 29% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 13% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwest Shoals Community College Compares for Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
All 41 colleges reporting multi/interdisciplinary studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ | $71,291 | $62,571 | #9 | $58,827 |
| 2 | Cerritos College Norwalk, CA | $68,923 | $62,715 | #8 | — |
| 3 | Central Carolina Technical College Sumter, SC | $65,183 | $72,278 | #3 | $59,456 |
| 4 | Northwest Shoals Community College Muscle Shoals, AL | $65,044 | $73,831 | #2 | $35,979 |
| 5 | University of Arkansas Grantham Little Rock, AR | $64,564 | $76,083 | #1 | — |
| 6 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $62,931 | $59,897 | #15 | — |
| 7 | Tri-County Technical College Pendleton, SC | $62,901 | $69,748 | #4 | $51,330 |
| 8 | Rochester Community and Technical College Rochester, MN | $61,870 | $59,099 | #16 | — |
| 9 | Aiken Technical College Graniteville, SC | $60,430 | $67,008 | #5 | $45,236 |
| 10 | West Kentucky Community and Technical College Paducah, KY | $57,596 | $65,216 | #6 | $39,918 |
Other Majors at Northwest Shoals Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $64,855 | $56,177 | #943 of 962 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,932 | $20,414 | #476 of 947 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $30,533 | $22,798 | #464 of 476 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwest Shoals Community College multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,979 one year after graduating and $65,044 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwest Shoals Community College rank for multi/interdisciplinary studies?
Among 41 colleges reporting earnings for multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates, Northwest Shoals Community College ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is multi/interdisciplinary studies at Northwest Shoals Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 29% more than the national median for multi/interdisciplinary studies ($50,491), and the median federal debt at graduation is $8,750.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.