Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Northwest Nazarene University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 46% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 49th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (ID wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Northwest Nazarene University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | — | $85,643 | -4% | #39 of 57 | #24 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $75,383 | $76,250 | -14% | #855 of 966 | #799 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,499 | $70,953 | +4% | #346 of 1176 | #226 | $21,310 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $48,648 | $70,899 | -7% | #461 of 796 | #388 | $21,982 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | $49,132 | -10% | #435 of 610 | #378 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $23,300 | $48,307 | -14% | #494 of 660 | #426 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,450 | $45,537 | -4% | #465 of 680 | #407 | $23,959 |
| Social Work | — | $44,782 | -14% | #381 of 420 | #374 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | $41,719 | -19% | #257 of 299 | #238 | — |
| Biology | $33,875 | — | — | — | — | $23,909 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $25,923 | $33,265 | -37% | #475 of 476 | #472 | $26,000 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | $23,836 | — | — | — | — | $27,325 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Northwest Nazarene University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $436,302
- Avg rent near campus: $1,651/mo — vs ~$623/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 83646 (3.5% cap, Meridian)
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🏆 Where Northwest Nazarene University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,095 | $40,095 |
| Room | $5,610 | |
| Board | $6,680 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $56,586 | $56,586 |
Financial Aid
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Northwest Nazarene University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology