Where Northwestern College Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all somatic bodywork certificate's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern College | — | $26,950 | — |
| Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy | $23,044 | $25,738 | +12% |
| Estelle Medical Academy | $17,673 | $23,312 | +32% |
| Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College | $22,170 | $23,083 | +4% |
| Universal Spa Training Academy | $19,205 | $20,179 | +5% |
Compare to Similar Programs in Illinois
Somatic Bodywork certificate's programs at peer institutions in Illinois (33 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Northwestern CollegeOak Lawn | $18,475 | $22,063* | $26,950 | $7,521* | — |
 Midwest Technical Institute-IllinoisSpringfield | — | $23,708* | $19,528 | $7,521* | 0.32 |
 Soma Institute-The National School of Clinical Massage TherapyChicago | — | $23,044* | $25,738 | $9,093* | 0.39 |
 Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career CollegeRockford | $16,699 | $22,170* | $23,083 | —* | — |
 Pacific College of Health and ScienceChicago | $7,508 | $21,955* | — | $12,271* | 0.56 |
 Universal Spa Training AcademyDowners Grove | — | $19,205* | $20,179 | $6,861* | 0.36 |
| National Median | — | $20,079* | — | $8,792* | 0.44 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with somatic bodywork graduates
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 Northwestern College, approximately 75% 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.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 6 similar programs in IL. Actual outcomes may vary.