by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Northwest University ranks in comparison to other schools with theology programs.
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The bachelor's program at Northwest University was ranked #25 on College Factual's Best Schools for theology list. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools | 25 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwest University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies. This is an increase of 40% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in theology from Northwest University. This makes it the #213 most popular school for theology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Theology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northwest University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,139 a year. This is higher than $32,211, which is the national median for all theology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northwest University, theology students borrow a median amount of $15,164 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all theology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $37,366.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northwest University was $1,480 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,535 | $35,535 |
| Fees | $500 | $500 |
| Books and Supplies | $702 | $702 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,648 | $10,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,462 | $3,462 |
Learn more about Northwest University tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students earned a bachelor's degree in theology from Northwest University. About 43% of these graduates were women and the other 57% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest University with a bachelor's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northwest University does not offer an online option for its theology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northwest University Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in theology from Northwest University in 2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest University with a master's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology majors at Northwest University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biblical Studies | 5 |
| Sacred Music | 4 |
| Missionary Studies | 1 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.