Northwestern College
Orange City, Iowa · Private, nonprofit · 1,175 undergraduates
All 7 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Iowa high-school graduate (about $37,130/yr). Another 46 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $27,059 |
| $30k to $48k | $19,503 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,572 |
| $75k to $110k | $24,265 |
| $110k and up | $29,539 |
| All families (average) | $25,907 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $60,765 | +$23,635 | clears the bar | $7,536 | 0.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $47,640 | +$10,510 | clears the bar | $21,875 | 2.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $57,076 | +$19,946 | clears the bar | $6,861 | 0.3 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $51,829 | +$14,699 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $68,565 | +$31,435 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $71,322 | +$34,192 | clears the bar | $19,209 | 0.6 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $59,192 | +$22,062 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 25% of students receive Pell grants · 66% 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.