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Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education

Kirkland, WA northwestu.edu 477 students

Northwest University's Center for Online and Extended Education caters to working professionals seeking advanced degrees. As an online institution, it forgoes a physical campus in favor of a virtual learning environment. The university is distinctive for its competency-based learning model, allowing students to progress by demonstrating mastery of subject matter. Degrees are fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Schools and Universities.

Programs
4
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$43,991
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$14,652
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Northwest University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 21% of students receive Pell Grants; 38% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $22,003 $88,012
$30K – $48K $24,176 $96,704
$48K – $75K $28,262 $113,048
$75K – $110K $28,928 $115,712
$110K+ $30,786 $123,144
Sticker price (no aid) $14,652 $58,608
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Northwest University

4 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →
73
$54,779/yr High 12.4x
Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →
69
$49,499/yr High 10.0x
Theological and Ministerial Studies Compare across schools →
44
$41,139/yr Moderate 9.3x
Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools →
33
$30,547/yr High 4.2x

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