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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods bachelor's degree at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education

Kirkland, WA · Private nonprofit

What this page covers

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The short version

Reported earnings are notably above similar programs.

$10,752 above the national median for the same field and degree level.

Debt as a share of earnings
39.9% of annual earnings
Highest price with a positive payoff
Not reached
Modeled 10-year payoff
−59% · Negative payoff
Available price data
College-wide context only
PRICE SENSITIVITY

The price can change the verdict.

Hold observed earnings constant and see how the modeled ten-year payoff changes as annual price rises.

What stays fixed$58,134 observed annual earnings · 4 years of study · $45,000 alternative annual earnings · ten-year horizonThe marked price is this college’s institution-wide average net price, not the exact price of this program category. This is a sensitivity test, not a tuition quote or earnings forecast.
OUTCOME SIGNALS

Graduate outcomes from several angles.

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+30%Earnings growth, year 1 → 5$49,499 → $64,477
Not availableEarn above high-school thresholdGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
Not availableWorking in the college’s stateGraduate count in the year-4 cohort
27Year-5 earnings observationsCohort behind the year-5 median
20Borrowers representedCohort behind the debt median
Not availableAwarding-school debtDebt attributed to the college granting the credential
Not availableRecent awardsIPEDS 2024–25 first-major completions in this field and credential
01 · PRICE CONTEXT$35,671

Institution-wide annual average net price, not this program’s price.

02 · BORROWING$23,168

Median federal debt across schools attended at this academic level.

03 · EARNINGS$58,134

Observed median earnings four full years after completion.

04 · REPAYMENT$246/mo

Estimated standard 10-year federal payment.

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AVERAGE NET PRICE$35,671Institution-wide annual figure
COST OF ATTENDANCE$40,568Institution-wide annual budget
ADMISSION RATENot availableInstitution context
COMPLETION RATE50.0%Institution-wide completion rate
WHAT DO GRADUATES EARN?

Reported earnings after completion.

Each point may represent a different federal cohort. A missing bar means the figure was unavailable or suppressed.

$49,499Year 1
$58,134Year 4
$64,477Year 5
CAN THE EARNINGS SUPPORT THE DEBT?

5.1% of gross monthly earnings

Estimated monthly payment divided by observed gross monthly earnings. This excludes taxes, other debts and income-driven repayment.

Gross monthly earnings$4,845
Estimated loan payment$246
20borrowers represented where reported
HOW DOES IT COMPARE?

$58,134 vs. $47,382

$10,752 above the national median for the same field and credential.

Same-field national median
WHAT WORK CAN IT LEAD TO?

Related occupations, wages and outlook.

Official CIP–SOC links show careers the curriculum may prepare students for, not observed jobs held by this school’s graduates. BLS wages describe everyone working in an occupation.

BLS May 2025 wage estimates and 2025–35 employment projections.
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$75,170 median wageWA estimate · 1,270 jobs · 25-1081$60,110–$86,890 middle 50% of WA wages+2.5% projected U.S. growth · 5,300 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeSecondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$102,670 median wageWA estimate · 14,880 jobs · 25-2031$81,360–$121,100 middle 50% of WA wages-0.2% projected U.S. growth · 63,500 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeElementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$102,350 median wageWA estimate · 28,980 jobs · 25-2021$80,320–$115,880 middle 50% of WA wages-0.4% projected U.S. growth · 87,500 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeMiddle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$102,140 median wageWA estimate · 10,510 jobs · 25-2022$81,010–$118,740 middle 50% of WA wages-0.4% projected U.S. growth · 38,800 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeKindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$99,960 median wageWA estimate · 5,270 jobs · 25-2012$79,150–$108,050 middle 50% of WA wages-0.3% projected U.S. growth · 11,900 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreePreschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45,660 median wageWA estimate · 13,210 jobs · 25-2011$42,800–$48,490 middle 50% of WA wages+4.5% projected U.S. growth · 66,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Associate's degreeTeachers and Instructors, All Other$77,720 median wageWA estimate · 1,370 jobs · 25-3099$56,420–$102,480 middle 50% of WA wages-0.2% projected U.S. growth · 15,700 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeSelf-Enrichment Teachers$48,020 median wageWA estimate · 12,890 jobs · 25-3021$40,280–$62,760 middle 50% of WA wages+3.5% projected U.S. growth · 50,000 openings/yrTypical entry: High school diploma or equivalentTraining and Development Specialists$81,860 median wageWA estimate · 8,130 jobs · 13-1151$62,400–$108,830 middle 50% of WA wages+10.8% projected U.S. growth · 46,000 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreePostsecondary Teachers, All Other$78,940 median wageWA estimate · 470 jobs · 25-1199$63,570–$101,560 middle 50% of WA wages+2.0% projected U.S. growth · 12,500 openings/yrTypical entry: Doctoral or professional degreeAdult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$69,990 median wageWA estimate · 1,310 jobs · 25-3011$59,330–$79,800 middle 50% of WA wages-13.9% projected U.S. growth · 3,800 openings/yrTypical entry: Bachelor's degreeNO MATCHNot available median wageU.S. estimate · Unreported jobs · 99-9999
Possible alternatives

Same degree, stronger on at least one reported measure.

Every option below reports higher earnings, lower federal debt or a lower college-wide net price. Same-state options appear first.

Tacoma, WA

Pacific Lutheran University

$8,714 higher earnings · $3,668 less debt · $16,082 lower annual net price

Earnings
$66,848
Debt
$19,500
Annual net price
$19,589
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Bellingham, WA

Western Washington University

$4,366 higher earnings · $1,168 less debt · $14,478 lower annual net price

Earnings
$62,500
Debt
$22,000
Annual net price
$21,193
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Pullman, WA

Washington State University

$3,170 higher earnings · $208 less debt · $20,700 lower annual net price

Earnings
$61,304
Debt
$22,960
Annual net price
$14,971
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Seattle, WA

North Seattle College

$3,116 higher earnings · $9,764 less debt · $24,931 lower annual net price

Earnings
$61,250
Debt
$13,404
Annual net price
$10,740
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DATA QUALITY

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27 observations in the earnings cohort

June 10, 2026 College Scorecard release

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