Education at Northwest University
Kirkland, WA · Master's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
Northwest University graduates in education earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Northwest University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 38 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $75,757 | $68,934 | #62 | $65,425 |
| 39 | The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | $75,453 | $76,714 | #25 | — |
| 40 | New York University New York, NY | $74,996 | $71,381 | #42 | $60,354 |
| 41 | Northwest University Kirkland, WA | $74,550 | $68,570 | #64 | — |
| 42 | Bay Path University Longmeadow, MA | $74,030 | $65,191 | #76 | $55,271 |
| 43 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $73,998 | $67,333 | #68 | $59,840 |
| 44 | Adelphi University Garden City, NY | $73,800 | $70,242 | #51 | $26,228 |
Other Majors at Northwest University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $107,751 | $89,563 | #263 of 861 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $77,641 | $67,869 | #30 of 285 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $50,851 | $57,369 | #299 of 322 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $49,915 | $47,614 | #10 of 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwest University education graduates make?
Graduates earn $74,550 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwest University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Northwest University ranks #41 by median pay four years after graduation, and #64 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Northwest University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for education ($65,824).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.