Is Northwest University worth it?
Northwest University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Kirkland, Washington (large suburb). It awarded 288 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, business administration and management and education.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$44,118
Median earnings 4 years after
$58,404
Median earnings 10 years after
$54,914
Average net price
$22,288
Completion rate
71%
Completions (2024)
288
Years to pay back
1.5 years
Students (undergrad)
645
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $84,504 | $89,673 | 81 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Bachelor's | $41,139 | $52,385 | 77 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $67,869 | $77,641 | 69 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $54,779 | $72,343 | 54 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,547 | $54,357 | 52 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $57,369 | $50,851 | 40 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $89,563 | $107,751 | 27 |
| International/Globalization Studies | Master's | $47,614 | $49,915 | 26 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $47,645 | $47,496 | 20 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $45,209 | $56,136 | 18 |
| Music | Bachelor's | $31,179 | $37,112 | 17 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $49,499 | $58,134 | 16 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/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
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 36 |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | Master's | 24 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 18 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | Master's | 16 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 16 |
| Education, General | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 13 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Counseling Psychology | Master's | 11 |
| Education, General | Master's | 9 |
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Figures for employers, job titles and graduates found cover Northwest University and 1 related campus reported under the same institution.
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Sources: federal figures for Northwest University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Washington. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page