Northwest College-Medford

www.nwcollege.edu

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2023 Average Net Price

$21,107

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

69.2%

45 Graduates

About

Northwest College-Medford is a higher education institution located in Jackson County, OR. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Northwest College-Medford were Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (58 degrees awarded) and Master Aesthetician (7 degrees).

In 2023, 97 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwest College-Medford. 94.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 5.15% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (67 degrees), 3.53 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (19 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northwest College-Medford was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 399 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,107.

In 2023, 90% of undergraduate students attending Northwest College-Medford received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$21,107

2023 Value

17.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Northwest College-Medford had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,107. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Northwest College-Medford grew by 17.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northwest College-Medford (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Northwest College-Medford received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 45.2% with respect to 2022, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northwest College-Medford (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northwest College-Medford was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 399 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Northwest College-Medford had a total enrollment of 72 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Northwest College-Medford is 72 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Northwest College-Medford are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwest College-Medford, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.4% White, 16.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6.94% Two or More Races, 5.56% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.39% Asian.

Students enrolled at Northwest College-Medford in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (69.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (12.2%) and White Male (4.32%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwest College-Medford in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwest College-Medford is 72 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northwest College-Medford (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

85%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northwest College-Medford was 85%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northwest College-Medford (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
50 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
12 enrolled students
Two or More Races
5 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northwest College-Medford is 69.4% White, 16.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6.94% Two or More Races, 5.56% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.39% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 87 more women than men received degrees from Northwest College-Medford. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northwest College-Medford is white (67 degrees awarded). There were 3.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (19 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Northwest College-Medford is Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (58 degrees awarded), followed by Master Aesthetician (7 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwest College-Medford, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (97 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Chefs & head cooks

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest College-Medford are Chefs & head cooks (7,906 people), Cooks (2,655 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,587 people), Food service managers (2,017 people), and Customer service representatives (1,079 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest College-Medford in 2023 are Personal & Culinary Services (97 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest College-Medford are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Lodging managers, Financial managers, and Management analysts

The most specialized majors at Northwest College-Medford are Personal & Culinary Services (97 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Restaurants & Food Services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest College-Medford are Restaurants & Food Services (12,244 people), Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories (3,016 people), Traveler accommodation (1,919 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,775 people), and Construction (1,430 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest College-Medford are Personal & Culinary Services (97 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northwest College-Medford.

Most Common (2023)

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
58 degrees awarded
Master Aesthetician
7 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Northwest College-Medford was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 58 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at Northwest College-Medford according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest College-Medford, which is 0.0543 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (92).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northwest College-Medford by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest College-Medford in Barbering, which is 4 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 58 degrees were awarded to women at Northwest College-Medford in Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

70%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 19% of students graduating from Northwest College-Medford completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 81% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Northwest College-Medford is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all , Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
67 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
19 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwest College-Medford is white (67 degrees awarded). There were 3.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (19 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
64 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
19 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwest College-Medford is white female (64 degrees awarded). There were 3.37 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (19 degrees).