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Northwest College-Hillsboro
Hillsboro, Oregon · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 1049 SW Baseline Rd, Suite 500, Building E, Hillsboro, OR 97123 · Phone: (503) 844-7320 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Northwest College-Hillsboro is a private for-profit trade school in Hillsboro, Oregon offering esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician programs.
Federal outcome data on completion rate, debt, and earnings is not reported for this campus per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Cost is not reported in federal data for Northwest College-Hillsboro; this school does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid, so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here.
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 |
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 | 12 | $20,608 | $19,108 | $8,619 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 2–4 years | 5 | $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-Hillsboro is a private for-profit trade school located in Hillsboro, Oregon. Federal data does not show an accreditor on file with DAPIP for this campus, and this school does not participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs, meaning FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here. The campus is best known for training students in esthetician programs, cosmetology, and nail technician skills, with esthetician schools and cosmetology schools representing its largest program offerings.
According to federal completion data, this campus reported 24 trade program completers. The comparison between this school's completion rate and the state average of 55.4% is not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt of graduates, median earnings 10 years after entry, annual cost of attendance, and the share of students receiving Pell Grants are also not reported for this campus in federal data.
Because detailed program length and outcomes data are not reported, prospective students should contact the school directly to understand program schedules and how they might fit around work or family obligations. This campus may suit those specifically interested in cosmetology, esthetics, or nail technology training in the Hillsboro area, located in a midsize city setting. Anyone considering enrollment should verify accreditation status directly with the school and review available data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before making a decision, since several key figures are not available through federal reporting for this location.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Northwest College-Hillsboro offers esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and nail technician schools, with esthetician and cosmetology programs being the largest by enrollment.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Federal DAPIP records show no accreditor on file for this campus. Contact the school directly at (503) 844-7320 or visit nwcollege.edu to confirm current accreditation status.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
No. This campus does not participate in Title IV federal student aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants cannot be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
This campus reported 24 trade program completers, but a comparison to the Oregon state average completion rate of 55.4% is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median graduate debt is not reported for this campus in federal data. Check the College Scorecard link for any updates.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for current tuition information.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Northwest College-Hillsboro is a private for-profit school, which typically means it does not receive the same public subsidies as public colleges and, in this case, does not offer Title IV federal financial aid.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in the available federal data. Contact the school directly to ask about schedules for esthetician, cosmetology, or nail technician training.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review this campus's data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?441168, and contact the school directly to confirm accreditation status.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and scheduling details needed to assess career-changer fit are not reported in federal data for this campus; contact the school to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data set; esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician fields typically require state licensing, so contact the school or Oregon's licensing board to confirm specifics.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Northwest College-Hillsboro at (503) 844-7320 or through its website, https://www.nwcollege.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against other nearby cosmetology or esthetician schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare available figures 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.