Median Earnings (1yr)
$77,209
58th percentile
Sample Size
37
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Northwest Nazarene University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Northwest Nazarene University graduates earn $77k, placing them in the 58th percentile of all business administration, management and operations masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Idaho

Business Administration, Management and Operations masters's programs at peer institutions in Idaho (4 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Northwest Nazarene University$77,209$78,177
Boise State University$88,001$98,578
Idaho State University$73,470$82,573
National Median$72,789

Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in Idaho

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Idaho schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Boise State University
Boise
$8,782$88,001
Idaho State University
Pocatello
$8,356$73,470

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Northwest Nazarene University, approximately 29% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.