Northwest College-Medford
- Graduation Rate
- 71% B
- Solid completion rate — most students graduate
- Earnings (10yr)
- $24,421 F
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $23,864 D
- 39% more than the typical college
- Enrollment
- 95
Bottom line: A D+ overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 5.2× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $5.2 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $5.2 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $403,718.
What The Data Says
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A D+ overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduate earnings fall 40% below the national college median.
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Every $1 invested returns $5.2 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Northwest College-Medford
Northwest College-Medford is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private for-profit College
- Enrollment
- 95
- Setting
- Urban
- Primary Strengths
- Culinary & Personal Services
Why students choose Northwest College-Medford
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $23,864 a year after grants and scholarships — 39% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $24,421 ten years after enrolling — 40% below the typical college, against $7,564 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Northwest College-Medford is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Northwest College-Medford? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Medford, Oregon, Northwest College-Medford enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 71%.
- Retention Rate
- 75%
- Diversity Index
- 0.53
- First-Gen Students
- 50%
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Northwest College-Medford? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Northwest College-Medford, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $23,864. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $23,864 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $7,564 in federal student loans.
- Avg Net Price
- $23,864
- Median Debt
- $7,564
- Pell Grant Rate
- 60%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 65%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $23,864
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Northwest College-Medford — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Northwest College-Medford Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Northwest College-Medford report median earnings of $24,421, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $23,914
- 8 Years
- $23,015
- 10 Years
- $24,421
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.31x
- Earning > $25K
- 30%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (13)
- 19%
- 100% (13)
- 19%
- 100% (13)
- 19%
- 100% (13)
- 19%
How Northwest Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
College ROI Calculator
Is Northwest College-Medford Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Northwest College-Medford delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $23,864/year ($95,456 total). Graduates earn $24,421 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $499,174 in total earnings — a net gain of $403,718 (5.2× your investment). The median debt is $7,564, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 71% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $95,456
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $499,174
- Net Return
- $403,718
- ROI Multiple
- 5.2×
- Cost Per Year
- $23,864
- Median Debt
- $7,564
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 71%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Northwest College-Medford awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Culinary & Personal Services 100% $22,704 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Northwest College-Medford's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Northwest College-Medford? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Medford, Oregon, Northwest College-Medford enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 71%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Northwest College-Medford? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Northwest College-Medford, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $23,864. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $23,864 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $7,564 in federal student loans.
Is Northwest College-Medford Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Northwest College-Medford report median earnings of $24,421, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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