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Northwest College-Tualatin
Tualatin, Oregon · Private for-profit career college · Training programs available:
Address: 8345 SW Nyberg Street, Tualatin, OR 97062 · Phone: (503) 218-2265 · 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-Tualatin is a private for-profit trade school in Tualatin, Oregon offering cosmetology, esthetician, and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Northwest College-Tualatin has an 82.3% completion rate, above Oregon's 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-Tualatin is $24,225, federal financial aid including FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and 39.4% 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 |
| 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 | 8 | $20,608 | $19,108 | $8,619 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 2–4 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, 1–2 years | 1 | $20,608 | $19,108 | $8,619 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 1 | $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-Tualatin is a private for-profit trade school located in Tualatin, Oregon, in a large suburban setting. The campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and participates in federal student aid (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. Its programs are concentrated in the beauty and personal-care trades, with the top programs being cosmetology (15 completers), esthetician training (1 completer), and nail technician training (1 completer), out of 6 total program offerings.
Federal outcome data shows a completion rate of 82.3%, which is above the Oregon state average of 55.4%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $7,564. Median earnings 10 years after entry were reported at $24,421. The annual cost of attendance is listed at $24,225, and 39.4% of students received Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income enrollment. Program-specific completion timelines are not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus may suit students seeking focused, hands-on training in cosmetology, esthetics, or nail technology rather than a multi-year academic degree; total undergraduate enrollment is small at 35 students, suggesting a compact, campus-based learning environment. Whether this fits an adult career-changer depends on individual schedules and goals not detailed in the available data. Prospective students should verify accreditation directly with NACCAS and review current outcomes on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Northwest College-Tualatin offers 6 programs concentrated in cosmetology, esthetician, and nail technician training, with cosmetology having the most completers (15).
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 campus participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 82.3%, which is above the Oregon state average of 55.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carried a median debt of $7,564, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry were $24,421, per the College Scorecard.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The annual cost of attendance is $24,225.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Northwest College-Tualatin is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition costs and institutional funding sources 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) 218-2265 or visit https://www.nwcollege.edu/ for details.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through NACCAS and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?468255.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
This is not directly reported in federal data; the small enrollment (35 students) and focused cosmetology/esthetician/nail programs may appeal to those seeking hands-on trade training, but fit depends on individual circumstances.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (503) 218-2265 to confirm licensing pathways for cosmetology, esthetics, or nail technology.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Northwest College-Tualatin at (503) 218-2265 or visit https://www.nwcollege.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; check the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?468255 for comparison tools.
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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.