Psychology at Northwest University
Kirkland, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
Northwest University graduates in psychology earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 40% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwest University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 275 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg, PA | $54,379 | $55,304 | #214 | $34,377 |
| 276 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Johnstown, PA | $54,379 | $55,304 | #215 | $34,377 |
| 277 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $54,379 | $55,304 | #216 | $34,377 |
| 278 | Northwest University Kirkland, WA | $54,357 | $49,997 | #551 | $30,547 |
| 279 | Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education Kirkland, WA | $54,357 | $49,997 | #552 | $30,547 |
| 280 | Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | $54,321 | $50,801 | #475 | $34,116 |
| 281 | University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $54,319 | $58,274 | #117 | $32,237 |
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 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $52,385 | $41,139 | #7 of 25 |
| Music | $37,112 | $31,179 | #223 of 268 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwest University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $30,547 one year after graduating and $54,357 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwest University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Northwest University ranks #278 by median pay four years after graduation, and #551 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Northwest University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,514.
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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.