Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Northwestern College
Bachelor's Degree
Compare to Similar Programs in Iowa
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Iowa (23 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern College | $40,400* | — | — | — |
| Simpson College | $43,635* | — | $27,000 | 0.62 |
| Luther College | $42,926* | $46,160 | $27,000 | 0.63 |
| University of Iowa | $40,791* | $50,705 | $25,269 | 0.62 |
| University of Northern Iowa | $40,009* | $35,027 | $26,400 | 0.66 |
| Grand View University | $39,996* | $45,838 | $25,973 | 0.65 |
| National Median | $36,340* | — | $27,000 | 0.74 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in Iowa
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Iowa schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson College Indianola | $46,212 | $43,635 | $27,000 |
| Luther College Decorah | $50,320 | $42,926 | $27,000 |
| University of Iowa Iowa City | $10,964 | $40,791 | $25,269 |
| University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls | $9,728 | $40,009 | $26,400 |
| Grand View University Des Moines | $33,450 | $39,996 | $25,973 |
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 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.
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 IA. Actual outcomes may vary.