Is Northwest Nazarene University worth it?
Northwest Nazarene University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Nampa, Idaho (midsize suburb). It awarded 495 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in social work, registered nursing and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$43,773
Median earnings 4 years after
$60,040
Median earnings 10 years after
$51,719
Average net price
$29,580
Completion rate
71%
Completions (2024)
495
Years to pay back
2.0 years
Students (undergrad)
1,024
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $68,610 | $78,472 | 68 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $75,383 | $76,250 | 66 |
| Social Work | Master's | $49,137 | $70,614 | 65 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $46,499 | $70,953 | 54 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $47,049 | $56,334 | 49 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $106,524 | $98,511 | 44 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $39,097 | $51,290 | 39 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $77,209 | $95,317 | 37 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $25,923 | $33,265 | 28 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $49,700 | N/A | 26 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $40,450 | $45,537 | 23 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | Bachelor's | $23,836 | N/A | 23 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $33,875 | N/A | 22 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $48,648 | $70,899 | 19 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $23,300 | $48,307 | 18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 44 |
| Social Work | Master's | 32 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | Master's | 27 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Master's | 26 |
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | Post-master's certificate | 25 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 23 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 20 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Doctoral research | 14 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 12 |
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Sources: federal figures for Northwest Nazarene University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Idaho. Counts under 10 are not published.
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