by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Northwest University Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed.Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
Northwest University came in at #463 out of the 4,630 colleges and universities that were ranked in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking.Northwest University also ranked #15 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Washington.
There were 4,630 college and universities analyzed in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and Northwest University took the #463 spot on the list.Northwest University also ranked #15 for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Washington.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingNorthwest University ranked #463 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. In addition, Northwest University took the #15 spot for Best Graduate Schools in Washington.
For the last year in which we have data, 378 graduate students decided that Northwest University was the best place for them.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Keep reading to learn more.
The total graduate student population at Northwest University is made up of 65.9% women and 34.1% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 30.2% of the graduate student population at Northwest University.The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 18.5% of graduate students hail from another country.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
The average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students is not available due to a lack of data.
The typical graduate student at Northwest University who borrowed carries a median debt of $22,298.
Master’s degree recipients from Northwest University earn an average early-career salary of $77,763.
Yearly salaries vary depending on the field of study, but the table below shows the highest-earning graduate fields of study at Northwest University based on the early-career earnings of recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | $136,477 |
| General Education | $69,209 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | $67,869 |
| International Studies | $59,535 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | $57,369 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | $37,178 |
Northwest University is a private not-for-profit institution situated in Kirkland, Washington.Kirkland is a good match for students who enjoy the safety and convenience of the suburbs. Get more details about the location of Northwest University.
Contact details for Northwest University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98083-0579 |
| Phone: | 425-822-8266 |
| Website: | www.northwestu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/northwestu |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/northwestu |
1.9% of the graduate students at Northwest University took at least one online course.Roughly 1.6% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
The only degree programs listed here are those in which master’s degrees were awarded.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 18 | $136,477 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 11 | — |
| General Education | 9 | $69,209 |
| International Studies | 4 | $59,535 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 24 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 16 | — |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | 5 | $37,178 |
Just like the master’s degree programs, only programs that had doctorate degrees awarded are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 4 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 8 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Northwest University awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | 1 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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