University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private, nonprofit · 1,442 undergraduates
Of 23 programs with reported earnings, 20 leave graduates out-earning a typical Minnesota high-school graduate (about $37,835/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 45 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $26,696 |
| $30k to $48k | $23,884 |
| $48k to $75k | $21,689 |
| $75k to $110k | $25,267 |
| $110k and up | $31,348 |
| All families (average) | $27,705 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $51,761 | +$13,926 | clears the bar | $24,218 | 1.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $78,661 | +$40,826 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $68,086 | +$30,251 | clears the bar | $20,598 | 0.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,555 | +$8,720 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 2.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $94,858 | +$57,023 | clears the bar | $32,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Engineering, General | Bachelor's Degree | $68,516 | +$30,681 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $46,885 | +$9,050 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 2.6 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $77,128 | +$39,293 | clears the bar | $25,038 | 0.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $45,195 | +$7,360 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 3.4 yrs |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $47,802 | +$9,967 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 2 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $31,547 | -$6,288 | falls short | $22,500 | n/a |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $63,653 | +$25,818 | clears the bar | $17,750 | 0.7 yrs |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $50,708 | +$12,873 | clears the bar | $20,399 | 1.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $48,082 | +$10,247 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.6 yrs |
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | $46,177 | +$8,342 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 23 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 16% of students receive Pell grants · 68% 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.