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Northwestern Health Sciences University
Bloomington, Minnesota · Private non-profit university · Training programs available:
Address: 2501 W 84th St, Bloomington, MN 55431 · Phone: (952) 888-4777 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Northwestern Health Sciences University is a private non-profit trade school in Bloomington, Minnesota, offering massage therapy and radiology & sonography programs, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and program-specific accreditors.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, graduates at Northwestern Health Sciences University carry a median debt of $7,500 and earn a median of $48,666 ten years after entry; the state average completion rate is 48.2%, though this campus's own completion rate is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Northwestern Health Sciences University; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 27.7% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massage therapists | $28,320 | $63,070 | $81,000 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $67,080 | $83,400 | $98,900 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Minnesota (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 23 | not reported | not reported | $14,529 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | Associate degree | 16 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
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
Northwestern Health Sciences University is a private non-profit school located in Bloomington, Minnesota, a small city setting. The campus is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation, the Council on Chiropractic Education, Commission on Accreditation, and the Higher Learning Commission, and it participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants here. Its most-awarded trade programs are massage therapy schools (39 completions) and radiology & sonography programs (23 completions), out of four program families offered overall.
Federal data show 62 trade program completers among an undergraduate enrollment of 271. The campus completion rate itself is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate is 48.2%, and how this campus compares to that average is not reported for this campus in federal data. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,666. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 27.7% of students receive Pell Grants, pointing to a meaningful share of lower-income students.
This campus may suit students interested in focused, hands-on training in massage therapy or radiology and sonography, though whether these are short certificate programs or longer associate-level tracks is not reported for this campus in federal data, so career changers should confirm program length and schedule directly with the school. To verify current accreditation status and outcomes, check with the listed accreditors or search the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Northwestern Health Sciences University offers four program families, most notably massage therapy schools (39 completions) and radiology & sonography programs (23 completions).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation, the Council on Chiropractic Education, Commission on Accreditation, and the Higher Learning Commission.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal 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 campus completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 48.2%, but a direct comparison is not reported for this campus in federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $7,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $48,666, per 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 directly at (952) 888-4777 or visit its website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
It is a private non-profit school, which typically means tuition revenue is reinvested into the institution rather than distributed to shareholders.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to confirm schedules for specific programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status with the listed accreditors and review federal outcome data at the College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?174507).
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule details needed to assess career-changer fit are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school to discuss options.
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 for details specific to massage therapy or radiology programs.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Northwestern Health Sciences University at (952) 888-4777 or through its website, https://www.nwhealth.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data against nearby schools is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare institutions directly.
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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.