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Northwest College-Beaverton
Beaverton, Oregon · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 4200 SW Watson Ave, Beaverton, OR 97005 · Phone: (503) 649-1388 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, not yet lifted — Apr 2026 · Show Cause · National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences.
Northwest College-Beaverton is a private for-profit trade school in Beaverton, Oregon offering cosmetology, esthetician, and barber programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Northwest College-Beaverton has a 50.0% completion rate versus a 55.4% state average, with median graduate debt of $7,564 and median earnings of $24,421 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance at Northwest College-Beaverton is $22,811, federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 53.1% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $34,880 | $57,580 | $64,740 |
| Skincare specialists | $35,900 | $52,110 | $80,140 |
| Barbers | $64,310 | $77,430 | $103,800 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $35,230 | $46,080 | $48,650 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Oregon (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 15 | $20,608 | $19,108 | $8,619 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 2–4 years | 11 | $20,608 | $19,108 | $8,619 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 11 | $20,608 | $19,108 | $8,619 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | $20,608 | $19,108 | $8,619 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 2 | $20,608 | $19,108 | $8,619 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 1 | $20,608 | $19,108 | $8,619 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Northwest College-Beaverton is a private for-profit trade school located in Beaverton, Oregon. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help cover costs. The campus offers six programs concentrated in cosmetology, esthetics, barbering, and nail technology, with cosmetology schools (17), esthetician schools (15), and barber schools (11) representing the largest program counts.
Federal data show a completion rate of 50.0%, which is below the Oregon state average of 55.4%. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,564, and median earnings ten years after entry are $24,421. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $22,811, and 53.1% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
Because the school's program families are all cosmetology-arts related, it may suit students seeking hands-on, licensure-track training in cosmetology, esthetics, barbering, or nail technology rather than multi-year academic degrees. Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data, so prospective students should confirm schedules and licensing requirements directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and see the latest federal outcomes data, check the accreditor's records and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Northwest College-Beaverton offers programs in cosmetology, esthetics, barbering, and nail technology. The top programs by size are cosmetology schools (17), esthetician schools (15), and barber schools (11).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), and its accreditation status is listed as Accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal aid programs, so students can use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 50.0%, which is below the Oregon state average of 55.4%, per the College Scorecard.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $7,564, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $24,421, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $22,811.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Northwest College-Beaverton is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition levels, aid eligibility, and outcomes compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (503) 649-1388 or visit https://www.nwcollege.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation with NACCAS and review federal outcomes data at the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?209083.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The school's focus on cosmetology, esthetics, barbering, and nail technology suggests hands-on, licensure-focused training, but specific scheduling or adult-learner accommodations are not reported in federal data; contact the school directly to ask.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for cosmetology, esthetics, barbering, or nail technology are not detailed in federal data; contact the school at (503) 649-1388 for state licensing information.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Northwest College-Beaverton at (503) 649-1388 or through its website, https://www.nwcollege.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby trade schools is not included in this listing; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?209083 to compare outcomes across schools.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.