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Northwest College-Clackamas
Happy Valley, Oregon · Private for-profit career college
Address: 8307 S.E. Monterey Ave, Happy Valley, OR 97086 · Phone: (503) 659-2834 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Northwest College-Clackamas is a private for-profit trade school in Happy Valley, Oregon, offering esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Northwest College-Clackamas has a 61.4% completion rate, above the Oregon state average of 55.4%, with median graduate debt of $7,564 and median earnings of $24,421 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance at Northwest College-Clackamas is $24,988, federal financial aid can be used since the school participates in Title IV, and 60.3% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skincare specialists | $35,900 | $52,110 | $80,140 |
| Hairdressers, hairstylists and cosmetologists | $34,880 | $57,580 | $64,740 |
| Manicurists and pedicurists | $35,230 | $46,080 | $48,650 |
| Barbers | $64,310 | $77,430 | $103,800 |
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 | 2 | $20,608 | $19,108 | $8,619 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 2 | $20,608 | $19,108 | $8,619 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | $20,608 | $19,108 | $8,619 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 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-Clackamas is a private for-profit trade school located in Happy Valley, Oregon, a large suburb. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and students here can use federal financial aid (Title IV funding applies). Its most-awarded programs are esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and nail technician schools, reflecting a focus on the personal care and beauty services trades.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 61.4%, which is above the Oregon state average of 55.4%. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,564, and median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $24,421. The annual cost of attendance is $24,988, and 60.3% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based aid.
Given the concentration in esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician training, this campus appears geared toward students pursuing licensure-based beauty and personal care careers rather than multi-year academic degrees; program length details themselves are not reported for this campus in federal data, so applicants should confirm specific schedules directly with the school. Anyone considering enrollment should independently verify accreditation status and outcome figures through the school's accreditor and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Northwest College-Clackamas awards programs primarily in esthetician schools (15), cosmetology schools (14), and nail technician schools (2), across six program offerings total in the beauty and personal care trade families.
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 financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 61.4%, which is above the Oregon state average of 55.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $7,564, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are reported at $24,421.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $24,988.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Northwest College-Clackamas is a private for-profit institution, which can affect tuition pricing and financial aid options compared to public or non-profit schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (503) 659-2834 or visit nwcollege.edu to confirm current program schedules.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and check federal outcome data directly on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?209205.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The campus offers licensure-focused programs in esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technology, which are commonly pursued by career changers, though specific program length and schedule details are not reported here; confirm fit directly with the school.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements for esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician careers vary by state; this data does not specify which license each program prepares graduates for, so contact the school directly for details.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Northwest College-Clackamas at (503) 659-2834 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 reported for this campus in federal data; use the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?209205 to compare outcomes across schools.
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.