Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, Idaho · Private, nonprofit · 1,024 undergraduates
Of 21 programs with reported earnings, 18 leave graduates out-earning a typical Idaho high-school graduate (about $36,492/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 57 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $28,732 |
| $30k to $48k | $30,626 |
| $48k to $75k | $35,166 |
| $75k to $110k | $33,413 |
| $110k and up | $34,800 |
| All families (average) | $29,580 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $98,511 | +$62,019 | clears the bar | $34,167 | 0.6 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $70,614 | +$34,122 | clears the bar | $47,834 | 1.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $76,250 | +$39,758 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $95,317 | +$58,825 | clears the bar | $35,838 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $70,953 | +$34,461 | clears the bar | $21,310 | 0.6 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $51,290 | +$14,798 | clears the bar | $54,667 | 3.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $33,875 | -$2,617 | falls short | $23,909 | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $33,265 | -$3,227 | falls short | $26,000 | n/a |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | $56,334 | +$19,842 | clears the bar | $34,167 | 1.7 yrs |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's Degree | $85,643 | +$49,151 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Religion/Religious Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $23,836 | -$12,656 | falls short | $27,325 | n/a |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral Degree | $97,935 | +$61,443 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's Degree | $50,033 | +$13,541 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $48,307 | +$11,815 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $44,782 | +$8,290 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 21 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 30% of students receive Pell grants · 71% 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.