# Northwest Nazarene University: Liberal Arts / General Studies (bachelor's)

Nampa, ID. IPEDS 142461, CIP 24.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northwest-nazarene-university/majors/liberal-arts-general-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $25,923
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $33,265 (U.S. median for this major: $52,601 across 467 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in ID: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the ID median for this major (5 colleges, $43,444): -$10,179
- Versus the U.S. median: -$19,336

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $33,265 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ID (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $28,732 | $122,973 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $30,626 | $131,079 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $35,166 | $150,510 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $33,413 | $143,008 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $34,800 | $148,944 | no earnings gain |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Liberal Arts / General Studies at ID colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis-Clark State College | $58,327 | $26,698 | $15,635 | 40% |
| University of Idaho | $47,654 | $26,209 | $14,831 | 57% |
| Idaho State University | $43,444 | $37,323 | $12,193 | 39% |
| Brigham Young University-Idaho | $41,106 | $10,731 | $8,221 | 56% |
| Northwest Nazarene University | $33,265 | $27,000 | $29,580 | 71% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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