Music at Northwest University
Kirkland, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Northwest University graduates in music earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 53% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwest University Compares for Music
All 268 colleges reporting music 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 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $65,533 | $59,631 | #8 | — |
| 2 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $63,852 | $58,143 | #10 | — |
| 3 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $61,943 | $54,366 | #30 | $21,623 |
| 4 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $61,446 | $65,401 | #1 | $22,559 |
| 5 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $60,974 | $53,694 | #38 | $21,978 |
| 6 | Northeastern University Professional Programs Boston, MA | $60,974 | $53,694 | #39 | $21,978 |
| 7 | The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | $60,172 | $61,177 | #4 | $56,062 |
| 8 | University of Redlands Redlands, CA | $59,275 | $53,936 | #35 | — |
| 9 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $59,218 | $60,207 | #5 | $56,373 |
| 10 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $59,217 | $64,688 | #2 | — |
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| 220 | Cleveland Institute of Music Cleveland, OH | $37,656 | $40,185 | #184 | — |
| 221 | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | $37,616 | $39,141 | #194 | $26,875 |
| 222 | University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC | $37,484 | $40,226 | #181 | — |
| 223 | Northwest University Kirkland, WA | $37,112 | $34,135 | #239 | $31,179 |
| 224 | Belmont University Nashville, TN | $36,866 | $40,272 | #180 | $24,016 |
| 225 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $36,697 | $41,552 | #166 | $34,098 |
| 226 | SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, NY | $36,677 | $34,909 | #233 | $23,902 |
Other Majors at Northwest University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $89,673 | $84,504 | #380 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,343 | $54,779 | #308 of 1176 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $58,134 | $49,499 | #49 of 680 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $56,136 | $45,209 | #131 of 178 |
| Psychology | $54,357 | $30,547 | #278 of 1027 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $52,385 | $41,139 | #7 of 25 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwest University music graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,179 one year after graduating and $37,112 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwest University rank for music?
Among 268 colleges reporting earnings for music graduates, Northwest University ranks #223 by median pay four years after graduation, and #239 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is music at Northwest University worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for music ($42,892), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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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.