Contact Information

General Contact

Admissions Office

Financial Aid Office

ACCEPTANCE RATE

93.17%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

98%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

12:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$18,560

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

School Map

Psychology Degrees

The psychology program at Northwest University prepares students for careers as case managers, psychiatric technicians, career counselors, and rehabilitation specialists. The program focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Program courses include: principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. Get more details below including other Washington colleges that offer psychology degrees.

Learn more by requesting information now!

Northwest University (NSCC)

9600 College Way North, Seattle, WA

Northwest University is a nonprofit private institution located in Kirkland, Washington and provides a large number of program options for students. The school maintains an Assemblies of God Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Northwest University is nearly a thousand yearly.

Students can select from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

  • Education
  • Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Psychology
  • Communications And Journalism

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then studied by the admissions committee. Most common scores among applicants accepted to Northwest University are within the range of 19 to 26 on the ACT, or 1340 to 1720 for the SAT exam. An estimated 60 percent of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 42 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at northwestu.edu.

Tuition is approximately $26,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Northwest University "Eagles" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NAIA. Athletic programs offered include:

  • Basketball (NAIA Division II)
  • Soccer (NAIA Division II)
  • Track and Field, Outdoor (NAIA Division II)
  • Track and Field, X-Country (NAIA Division II)
  • Volleyball (NAIA Division II)

To see a full list of programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.northwestu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Psychology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. NSCC offers a bachelor's degree program in psychology.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male4
Female17

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian3
Hispanic2
White14
Multiple Races1
Non Resident Alien1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Psychology program at NSCC, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

School Psychologists

Description

Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, school psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 730
    • Average Hourly Rate: $33.89
    • Average Annual Salary: $70500
  • Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 350
    • Average Hourly Rate: $34.76
    • Average Annual Salary: $72300

Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

Description

Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, industrial-organizational psychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 19.1% from 2014 to 2024

Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists

Description

Apply theories and principles of neuropsychology to diagnose and treat disorders of higher cerebral functioning.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, neuropsychologists and clinical neuropsychologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 180
    • Average Hourly Rate: $47.01
    • Average Annual Salary: $97770
  • Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 130
    • Average Hourly Rate: $46.96
    • Average Annual Salary: $97670

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in psychology, such as child, clinical, and developmental psychology, and psychological counseling. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants Northwest University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
accrediation - SELECT Campus_Name, Campus_IPEDS_UnitID, Agency_Name,clean_program_name as Program_Name,Accreditation_Type,Accreditation_Status,Accreditation_Date_Type,Periods,cipcode,entity_id FROM `college_accreditations_2015` ca left join `college_accreditations_program_names` capn on capn.program_name = ca.Program_Name WHERE `entity_id` = '236133' AND `Last Action` = ''

Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Northwest University may offer services to students including:

  • Online course work available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Work study style employment
  • Assisting students to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Northwest University is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball (Cascade Collegiate Conference)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball