All Northwest University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 10
- Science & Math · 5
- Business & Finance · 4
- Education · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theology / Ministry | $41,139 | $52,385 | $26,453 |
| Bible Studies | — | — | — |
| English | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| History and Political Science | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | $26,000 |
| Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology | — | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | — | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Religious Music and Worship | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physiology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $54,779 | $72,343 | $25,000 |
| Accounting | — | — | — |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $49,499 | $58,134 | $23,168 |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $45,209 | $56,136 | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $31,179 | $37,112 | $19,500 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $84,504 | $89,673 | $25,893 |
| Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Computer Interaction | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Northwest University students earn a median $54,914 ten years after starting college, more than 63% of Washington colleges we cover. 71% graduate within six years.
Northwest University majors questions
How many majors does Northwest University offer?
Northwest University offers 34 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Northwest University?
Nursing graduates from Northwest University earn a median $89,673 four years after graduating, the highest of the 7 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,893.
Which Northwest University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Music graduates earn the least: a median $37,112 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Northwest University overview