Northwest University
Kirkland, Washington · Private, nonprofit · 645 undergraduates
Of 14 programs with reported earnings, 13 leave graduates out-earning a typical Washington high-school graduate (about $40,611/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 39 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,996 |
| $30k to $48k | $14,384 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,840 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,644 |
| $110k and up | $28,570 |
| All families (average) | $22,288 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $77,641 | +$37,030 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $107,751 | +$67,140 | clears the bar | $29,436 | 0.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $89,673 | +$49,062 | clears the bar | $22,767 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $72,343 | +$31,732 | clears the bar | $20,833 | 0.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,357 | +$13,746 | clears the bar | $21,514 | 1.6 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $50,851 | +$10,240 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 4 yrs |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $52,385 | +$11,774 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 2.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $58,134 | +$17,523 | clears the bar | $22,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | $37,112 | -$3,499 | falls short | $19,500 | n/a |
| International/Globalization Studies | Master's Degree | $49,915 | +$9,304 | clears the bar | $29,751 | 3.2 yrs |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $74,550 | +$33,939 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $47,496 | +$6,885 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $56,136 | +$15,525 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Associate's Degree | $45,166 | +$4,555 | clears the bar | $17,533 | 3.8 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 25% 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.