Northwest College-Medford

www.nwcollege.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$19,488

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.28%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

105

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

70.6%

48 Graduates

About

Northwest College-Medford is a higher education institution located in Jackson County, OR. In 2021, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Northwest College-Medford were General Cosmetology (15 degrees awarded) and Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts (2 degrees).

In 2021, 87 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwest College-Medford. 94.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 5.75% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (64 degrees), 4.57 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (14 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,488.

In 2021, 61% of undergraduate students attending Northwest College-Medford received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$19,488

2021 Value

0.195%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Northwest College-Medford had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,488. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Northwest College-Medford grew by 0.195%.

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

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

61% of undergraduate students at Northwest College-Medford received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 27.4% with respect to 2020, when 84% 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.

2.28%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Northwest College-Medford was 2.28%, which represents 9 out of the 394 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 105 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Northwest College-Medford is 105 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 63.8% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.71% Two or More Races, 2.86% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.9% Black or African American, and 0.952% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northwest College-Medford in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (58.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (22.9%) and White Male (5.71%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwest College-Medford in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 105 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwest College-Medford is 105 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

74%

2021 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 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Northwest College-Medford had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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 (2021)

White
67 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
26 enrolled students
Two or More Races
6 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northwest College-Medford is 63.8% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.71% Two or More Races, 2.86% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.9% Black or African American, and 0.952% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 77 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 (64 degrees awarded). There were 4.57 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (14 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Northwest College-Medford is General Cosmetology (15 degrees awarded), followed by Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts (2 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (87 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 (8,549 people), Cooks (3,412 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,945 people), Food service managers (2,679 people), and Firstline supervisors of food preparation & serving workers (1,125 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest College-Medford in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (87 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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, Industrial production managers, Management analysts, and Education administrators

The most specialized majors at Northwest College-Medford are Personal & Culinary Services (87 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 (13,061 people), Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories (3,181 people), Traveler accommodation (1,866 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,721 people), and Construction (1,402 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest College-Medford are Personal & Culinary Services (87 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 (2021)

General Cosmetology
15 degree-majors awarded
Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts
2 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Northwest College-Medford was General Cosmetology with 15 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate programs at Northwest College-Medford according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest College-Medford, which is 0.061 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (82).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 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 2021, 41 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

25%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 25% of students graduating from Northwest College-Medford completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Northwest College-Medford is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
64 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
14 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwest College-Medford is white (64 degrees awarded). There were 4.57 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (14 degrees).

2.3% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
62 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
11 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwest College-Medford is white female (62 degrees awarded). There were 5.64 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (11 degrees).