Northwest State Community College

As we navigate our way through the economic swings in the era of COVID, many people don’t realize how many good jobs still need qualified employees. But believe it or not, it’s happening—and it isn’t a new phenomenon. It’s known as the “skills gap,” and it’s been a hot topic among economists for the last decade. That gap is expected to balloon in 2022 and beyond. What is the...

Everyone knows that career opportunities in healthcare are booming. With 15 million healthcare workers, more than one in every ten jobs in the U.S. today are in the healthcare industry and according to the U.S. Department of Labor, hospitals, ambulatory centers and physicians’ offices are leading hiring. From technicians to those on the front line of patient care, opportunities in healthcare...

In an era of high college costs, long-term student debt, and an uncertain job market, students and parents consider a college degree as a serious investment. It’s best to weigh criteria like price, debt, post-graduation employability, and pay outlook when deciding on the school’s quality. How can you make a wise choice? Posing the following questions can help you chart your educational...

You may have heard that manufacturing jobs are a thing of the past. While it’s true that old-fashioned assembly line jobs are dwindling, a new kind of manufacturing job is starved for skilled workers. Today, over 60 percent of manufacturing employees have at least some college education, according to a U.S. Department of Commerce report. At the same time, according to the Bureau of Labor...

The Northwest State Community College Foundation continues to do amazing things in the community, and our students are the ultimate beneficiaries. Led by Executive Director Robbin Wilcox and Board Chair Peter Beck, the NSCC Foundation has a 25-person Board of Directors from various industries throughout the College’s six-county service area. The level of expertise and experience on the...

Below is an alphabetical listing of degree and certificate programs offered at Northwest State Community College. All programs are offered at the College’s main campus in Archbold, with some offered in online and/or hybrid format.  For more information on the opportunities waiting for you at NSCC, visit NorthwestState.edu. Ready to take the next step? Contact the NSCC Admissions Office at...