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Northwest Indian College

#1328 in US ranking Bellingham, WA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$16,477
Tuition & fees
$3,969
Avg. aid
$9,613
Receiving aid
86%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
18%
Median salary
$35,397
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Northwest Indian College?

Federal graduation data report an overall graduation rate of 18% for Northwest Indian College in the 2024-25 reporting data. The reported four-year and six-year graduation measures are each 9%. These figures warrant attention, but they are not interchangeable measures of every student's likelihood of finishing.

Federal graduation-rate measures follow defined entering cohorts and time periods. They can exclude students who begin part time or transfer in, both relevant considerations at a college serving varied educational paths. NWIC's reported student retention rate is 55%, a separate measure of continued enrollment rather than degree completion. Applicants can put these figures to practical use by asking an adviser for a course-by-course completion plan, the frequency of required classes, and the implications of studying part time.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Northwest Indian College?

The reported field-of-study earnings figure for Northwest Indian College's Business Administration, Management and Operations category is $39,178 one year after completion, according to College Scorecard data available in October 2026. It is an outcome measure for the students represented in that federal field-of-study calculation, not a starting-salary offer or a forecast for every graduate.

Field-level earnings can reflect a limited group and may combine graduates whose jobs, locations, and prior work experience differ. A one-year measure also says little about later earnings or whether someone works in the field they studied. Students comparing programs should consider the occupation they want, any additional credentials it requires, and the likely cost of completing their degree alongside this figure.

Northwest Indian College Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
18%
4-year graduation
9%
6-year graduation
9%

Northwest Indian College Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
55%
First-year retention, part-time students
14%
Employed 1 year after graduation
95%

Northwest Indian College Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$35,397
4 years after graduation
$49,696
5 years after graduation
$52,085
7 years after graduation
$48,352
10 years after starting college
$35,232

Alumni Salary for Northwest Indian College Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Business Administration, Management and Operations

$39,178

Northwest Indian College Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

17724

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

12012

Natural Resources and Conservation

527

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies

336

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.