Northwest Vista College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Texas residents. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 13,993 students.
About This School
Northwest Vista College is a public institution located in San Antonio, Texas with approximately 13,993 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $4,525 per year. The graduation rate is 32%, and the typical graduate earns $38,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Northwest Vista College is a public community college in San Antonio, Texas. It is part of the Alamo Colleges District and is located in the Westover Hills neighborhood of San Antonio's Far West Side. Established in 1995 with a dozen students, Northwest Vista College has an enrollment of more than 18,000 students and offers associate degrees and technical certifications.
This is a strong option for students looking to minimize debt while earning an associate degree or technical certification — at just $4,546/year average net cost and a median graduation debt of only $5,500, it's one of the more affordable paths in San Antonio. The trade-off is that median earnings sit at $38,700 a decade out, which is modest, so it matters a lot whether you're using this as a launchpad to transfer to a four-year school or targeting a specific in-demand technical field. Worth considering if you have a clear plan; less ideal if you're undecided and hoping the degree alone will drive strong long-term earnings.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 15% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (13,993 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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