Is Northwest College worth it?

Powell, WY · Public · 4-year

Northwest College is a public, four-year institution in Powell, Wyoming (small town). It awarded 256 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in general studies, registered nursing and practical nursing.

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Federal context for Northwest College

Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.

Median earnings 1 year after

$31,626

Median earnings 4 years after

$41,536

Median earnings 10 years after

$36,950

Average net price

$7,463

Completion rate

49%

Completions (2024)

256

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

890

Median earnings after completing, by program

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings, 1yrMedian earnings, 4yrGraduates counted
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate$60,794$62,12924
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate$19,235$37,46222
Agricultural Business and ManagementAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Agricultural Production OperationsUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Agricultural Production OperationsAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Agricultural and Domestic Animal ServicesUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Agricultural and Domestic Animal ServicesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Agricultural Public ServicesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Animal SciencesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Plant SciencesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/TechniciansAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Communication and Media StudiesAssociateN/AN/AN/A
Radio, Television, and Digital CommunicationUndergraduate certificateN/AN/AN/A
Radio, Television, and Digital CommunicationAssociateN/AN/AN/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
ProgramAward levelAwards
General StudiesAssociate45
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseAssociate26
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, OtherCertificate 1-2 yrs17
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business OperationsAssociate12
Commercial PhotographyAssociate10
Commercial and Advertising ArtAssociate9
Elementary Education and TeachingAssociate8
Equestrian/Equine StudiesAssociate7
Early Childhood Education and TeachingAssociate7
Engineering, GeneralAssociate6

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

IndustryShare of graduatesGraduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance26%1,202
Retail Trade12%533
Educational Services10%456
Accommodation and Food Services9%394
Manufacturing7%301
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services7%301
Public Administration6%287
Construction6%257

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Sources: federal figures for Northwest College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Wyoming. Counts under 10 are not published.

Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page