by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Northwestern Health Sciences University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 32 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Northwestern Health Sciences University highly for health professions, ranked #522 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 522 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Minnesota | 8 of 57 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Plains States Region | 24 of 258 |
The table below lists every degree level available for health professions at Northwestern Health Sciences University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 4 |
| Associate’s | 66 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 30 |
| Master’s | 42 |
| Graduate Certificate | 9 |
The health professions field at Northwestern Health Sciences University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern Health Sciences University conferred 4 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Northwestern Health Sciences University is not yet ranked for health professions at the bachelor’s level.
Health Professions graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern Health Sciences University report a median salary of $53,468 a year. This is higher than $53,468, the median for all majors at Northwestern Health Sciences University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northwestern Health Sciences University, health professions students accumulate a median of $19,500 in student loans. This is higher than $19,500, the typical median for all majors at Northwestern Health Sciences University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,800 | $11,040 |
| Fees | $975 | $975 |
Find out more about Northwestern Health Sciences University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 50% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern Health Sciences University are White. Roughly 25% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern Health Sciences University handed out 66 associate’s degrees in health professions.
Northwestern Health Sciences University is in the top 15% of the country for health professions at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 26% of health professions associate’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of health professions associate’s degree graduates at Northwestern Health Sciences University are White. About 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University with a associate’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 29 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern Health Sciences University conferred 30 undergraduate certificate degrees in health professions.
Northwestern Health Sciences University is not yet ranked for health professions at the undergraduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of health professions undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of health professions undergraduate certificate degree graduates at Northwestern Health Sciences University are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University with a undergraduate certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northwestern Health Sciences University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 42 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
