Median Earnings (1yr)
$57,369
73rd percentile (60th in WA)
Sample Size
40
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Northwest University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Northwest University graduates earn $57k, placing them in the 73th percentile of all clinical, counseling and applied psychology 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 Washington

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology masters's programs at peer institutions in Washington (14 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Northwest University$57,369$45,709
Seattle University$81,366
Eastern Washington University$70,143$64,032
Seattle Pacific University$67,399$89,232
University of Washington-Seattle Campus$58,061
City University of Seattle$55,133$57,754
National Median$51,374

Other Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Programs in Washington

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Washington schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Seattle University
Seattle
$54,285$81,366
Eastern Washington University
Cheney
$8,353$70,143
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle
$38,814$67,399
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle
$12,643$58,061
City University of Seattle
Seattle
$14,589$55,133

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 University, approximately 23% 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.