Northwestern Health Sciences University

Private nonprofit two-year college in Bloomington, MN that costs an average of $40,592 a year after financial aid and graduates 50% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$40,592
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
50%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$51,002

Private nonprofitSmall city271 undergraduates

Cost of Northwestern Health Sciences University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$40,925
Tuition and fees, in-state$11,535
Books and supplies$1,200
Average net price after aid$40,592

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$40,592

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Northwestern Health Sciences University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate50%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$53,617
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$51,002
Rank in Minnesota (earnings)9th of 20 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$15,842
Typical monthly loan payment$180 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants19%
Students with federal loans63%

Majors and programs at Northwestern Health Sciences University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions10——
Human Biology28——

Certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services5——
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other———
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services48—$14,750

Associate's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions65$67,369$20,750
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services32$36,374$14,750
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services1——
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions13——

Master's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems59$21,218$83,235
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services18——
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other———

Professional degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Chiropractic306$54,863$191,637
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems25——

Graduate certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems9——
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other1——

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Alexandria Technical & Community CollegeAlexandria$19,595—$53,136
Dunwoody College of TechnologyMinneapolis$27,15399%$69,458
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About Northwestern Health Sciences University

TypePrivate nonprofit two-year college
LocationBloomington, MN
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates271
Student-to-faculty ratio6 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitenwhealth.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Northwestern Health Sciences University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $40,925 a year (tuition and fees: $11,535). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $40,592 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $40,592.

How much do Northwestern Health Sciences University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $51,002 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 9th of 20 similar colleges in Minnesota.

What is Northwestern Health Sciences University's graduation rate?

50% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length.