Is Northwest College-Medford worth it?
Northwest College-Medford is a private for-profit, two-year institution in Medford, Oregon (small city), part of the Northwest College system. It awarded 71 certificates in 2024, most often in aesthetician and skin care specialist, cosmetology and barbering.
Northwest College-Medford is part of Northwest College
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Northwest College-Medford
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$18,277
Median earnings 4 years after
$30,364
Median earnings 10 years after
$24,421
Average net price
$23,864
Completion rate
72%
Completions (2024)
71
Years to pay back
3.1 years
Students (undergrad)
95
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate certificate | $18,371 | $30,384 | 406 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 30 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 15 |
| Barbering/Barber | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 8 |
| Master Aesthetician/Esthetician | Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr | 7 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | Certificate under 12 weeks | 5 |
| Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 3 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other | Certificate 2-4 yrs | 3 |
| Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for Northwest College-Medford. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Oregon. Counts under 10 are not published.
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