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Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, Florida · Public college
Address: 100 College Boulevard, Niceville, FL 32578 · Phone: (850) 678-5111 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Northwest Florida State College is a public trade and career school in Niceville, FL, offering EMT & paramedic training, welding, and radiology programs, accredited by SACS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates of Northwest Florida State College carry median debt of $7,932 and earn a median of $39,664 ten years after entry; the campus completion rate is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported for Northwest Florida State College in federal data; federal financial aid is available (Title IV), and 21.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency medical technicians | $34,120 | $39,870 | $47,000 |
| Welders, cutters, solderers and brazers | $39,200 | $50,640 | $60,600 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $51,390 | $76,750 | $82,650 |
| Medical assistants | $35,880 | $43,680 | $46,800 |
| Dental assistants | $37,800 | $47,620 | $54,690 |
| Chefs and head cooks | $31,920 | $58,240 | $75,840 |
| Machinists | $39,870 | $57,140 | $63,860 |
| Medical records specialists | $36,330 | $45,760 | $59,230 |
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $45,500 | $76,940 | $97,430 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 37 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 22 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 16 | $37,057 | $39,009 | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 13 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 12 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | $28,950 | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 4 | $37,057 | $39,009 | not reported |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Northwest Florida State College is a public college located in Niceville, Florida, offering federal financial aid (Title IV) to eligible students. The campus holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, along with program-specific accreditors including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Among its 13 program families, the college's top trade programs by completions are EMT & paramedic training (54 completers), welding schools (36 completers), and radiology & sonography programs (16 completers).
In terms of outcomes, the state average completion rate for comparable programs is 70.5%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,932, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,664. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 21.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a portion of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.
With 159 trade completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 3,010 in a midsize suburb setting, this campus may suit students pursuing short-term technical certifications in emergency medical services, welding, or radiologic technology, though program length details are not reported here. Prospective students should verify program-specific accreditation status directly with the listed accreditors and review official outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Northwest Florida State College offers 13 program families, with the most completions in EMT & paramedic training (54), welding schools (36), and radiology & sonography programs (16).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with additional program-specific accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, and 21.1% of its students receive Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus's completion rate is not reported in federal data, though the state average completion rate is 70.5%. Contact the school directly or check the College Scorecard for updated figures.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $7,932, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $39,664, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school at (850) 678-5111 or visit https://www.nwfsc.edu/ for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public college, which typically means lower tuition for in-state residents and eligibility for state funding, though outcomes still vary by program.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length details are not reported in the available data. Contact the school directly to confirm program schedules and durations.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accreditors and review official federal outcome data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?136233.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program formats or schedules suited to adult learners; prospective students should contact the school directly to ask about flexible or accelerated options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported in this data. Contact the school at (850) 678-5111 to ask about specific program credentialing.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Northwest Florida State College at (850) 678-5111 or through its website at https://www.nwfsc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported here; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?136233 to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across schools.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.