Northwest College
Powell, Wyoming · Public · 890 undergraduates
Of 5 programs with reported earnings, 2 leave graduates out-earning a typical Wyoming high-school graduate (about $38,923/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 58 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,390 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,822 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,961 |
| $110k and up | $7,821 |
| All families (average) | $7,463 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $37,462 | -$1,461 | falls short | $6,500 | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $62,129 | +$23,206 | clears the bar | $17,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $37,774 | -$1,149 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate's Degree | $37,672 | -$1,251 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate's Degree | $63,897 | +$24,974 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 18% of students receive Pell grants · 49% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.