Nursing at Northwest University
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what Northwest University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northwest University is in Kirkland, WA.
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Online Class Availability at Northwest University
Distance learning is available at Northwest University. Of 1,053 students, 12 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 138 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Northwest University
These rankings give you a sense of how Northwest University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #14 of 36 |
| Best Value | Washington | #35 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #84 of 224 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #169 of 218 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #271 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1534 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Northwest University
Students who complete Northwest University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,822 |
| 2 years | $69,338 |
| 3 years | $73,271 |
| 4 years | $77,913 |
| 5 years | $83,478 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Northwest University earn a median of $77,913, compared with $68,621 for all Northwest University graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from Northwest University comes in at $25,893.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Northwest University
The Nursing program at Northwest University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 36 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Northwest University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.