Northwest University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Northwest University at a glance

• 645

  students enrolled

• 337

  degrees and certificates a year

• 71%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $22,288

  average net price a year

  Tuition $35,535

• $50,495

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $54,914

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  87% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Northwest University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Northwest University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of King County, where the college is.

• 8,492

  open professional jobs

• 410

  entry level

  28 say no experience is needed

• 22%

  ask for AI skills

  1,905 jobs

• 4.7%

  unemployment in King County

  2026-08 · unchanged from a year earlier

• $122,148

  median household income

  King County

• 58%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to clinical (78 open), finance (663 open), sales (468 open), operations (661 open), marketing (353 open), human resources (308 open).

Hiring most: Amazon (3,127), SpaceX (346), Blue Origin (287), Apple (91), Microsoft (75), Remitly (72), Okta (60), TerraPower (55).

What they hire for: Engineering (3,040), Data & Analytics (843), Finance (663), Operations (661), Sales (468), Product (367). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County.

• WorkSource AuburnAuburn · 253-804-1177 · Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• WorkSource Bellevue College- WorkSource Connection SiteBellevue · 425-564-4054 · Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
• WorkSource Connection Site Downtown SeattleSeattle · Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
• WorkSource North SeattleSeattle · Mon-Thurs 8:00am - 5:00pm, Fri 9-5pm, Closed State Holidays
• WorkSource RainierSeattle · 206-721-6018 · Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm; Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (As of 10/1/2022)

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Northwest University?

Northwest University enrolls about 645 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Kirkland, Washington. It awards about 337 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Northwest University?

71% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Northwest University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $50,495 six years after entry and $54,914 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Northwest University offer AI or data science degrees?

Northwest University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Northwest University?

8,492 open professional jobs are listed in King County, 410 of them entry level and 28 saying no experience is needed. Amazon has the most openings.