Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 69%
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 College-Medford, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 31% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 17th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OR wage index 0.99). 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 College-Medford
Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $18,371 | $30,384 | +15% | #239 of 1025 | #266 | $8,619 |
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 College-Medford Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $449,401
- Avg rent near campus: $1,842/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 97524 (3.6% cap, Eagle Point)
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Costs & Financial Aid
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Programs & Career Paths
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Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Northwest College-Medford's top programs commonly pursue.
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- Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology