by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you want to know more about Northwestern Health Sciences University Graduate School, such as what degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, how well it ranks, and more, this is your one-stop resource. Use the following list to jump to the section on the page with details on that topic.
Each year, College Factual releases its Best Quality Schools ranking to identify graduate schools that offer a great educational experience and provide excellent student outcomes. These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
In College Factual’s 2027 ranking of the Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S., Northwestern Health Sciences University landed the #859 spot out of the 1,618 schools analyzed for this list. NWHSU also ranked #21 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota.
Of the 892 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2027 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, NWHSU came in at #466. For the Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Minnesota, NWHSU came in at #14.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingNWHSU ranked #501 in College Factual’s 2027 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 737 schools. In addition, NWHSU took the #17 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Minnesota.
For the last year in which we have data, 662 graduate students decided that Northwestern Health Sciences University was the best place for them. Since diversity is such an important part of the grad school experience, College Factual looked deeper at the demographics of these students. Here is what we found.
Athough the male-female ratio may vary depending on the degree program, 56.9% of the total graduate students at NWHSU are women and 43.1% are men.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 11.8% of the graduate student population at NWHSU. Americans aren’t the only ones who appreciate the graduate programs at NWHSU. Around 11.8% of graduate students are international. 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 NWHSU who borrowed carries a median debt of $19,500.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at NWHSU with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic | $41,767 |
| Alternative Medicine & Systems | $26,824 |
Located in Bloomington, Minnesota, Northwestern Health Sciences University is a private not-for-profit institution. Bloomington is a great location for students who prefer city over country life. Get more details about the location of Northwestern Health Sciences University.
Contact details for NWHSU are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 2501 W 84th St, Bloomington, MN 55431 |
| Phone: | 952-888-4777 |
| Website: | www.nwhealth.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/nwhsu |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/NWHealthU |
About 81.1% of the graduate students at Northwestern Health Sciences University took at least one online class. Roughly 13.1% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Medicine & Systems | 25 | — |
| Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 18 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Northwestern Health Sciences University awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Medicine & Systems | 10 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Medicine & Systems | 5 | — |
| Chiropractic | 149 | — |
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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