Northwestern Health Sciences University

Bloomington, MN · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

A private nonprofit institution in Bloomington, Minnesota, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Northwestern Health Sciences University serves students across multiple degree programs. With 271 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $48,666 ten years after enrollment, which is 19% above the national median of $40,747. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $7,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 6.49x. The average net price after financial aid is $35,887 per year. The most popular programs include Chiropractic, Alternative & Complementary Medicine, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services, and Human Biology.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$48,666
Graduation Rate
Not reported
Median Debt
$7,500
Average Net Price
$35,887
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.68x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
6.49x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
271
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported

Cost

In-State Tuition
$12,015
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,015
Pell Grant Rate
27.7%
Federal Loan Rate
37.2%

Student Demographics

Women
59.6%
White
45.8%
Black
11.4%
Hispanic
7.0%
Asian
8.5%
Two or More Races
4.8%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
60.4%

Accreditations

Programs (11)

Bachelor (2)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Human Biology Not reported 12
Clinical Laboratory Science Not reported 6

Master (2)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Alternative & Complementary Medicine $39,071 32
Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Not reported 3

First Professional (2)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Chiropractic $60,506 140
Alternative & Complementary Medicine Not reported 13

Associate (3)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 23
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Not reported 16
Clinical Laboratory Science Not reported 6

Undergraduate Certificate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services $41,653 23
Show 1 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Graduate Certificate 1

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