Health Professions at Northwest University
If you plan to study Health Professions, consider the program at Northwest University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northwest University sits in Kirkland, WA.
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Online Class Availability at Northwest University
Distance learning is available at Northwest University. Among 1,053 students, 12 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 138 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at Northwest University
Rankings can help you compare Northwest University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #11 of 58 |
| Best Value | Washington | #45 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #79 of 451 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #243 of 428 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #257 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #2132 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Northwest University
Students who complete Northwest University’s Health Professions program earn the following amounts (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 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Health Professions 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 Health Professions graduates from Northwest University stands at $25,893.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Northwest University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Health Professions majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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.