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48
students enrolled
7
degrees and certificates a year
50%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$21,029
average net price a year
Tuition $17,700
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 29% | 2 |
| Communication & journalism | 14% | 1 |
| Interdisciplinary studies | 14% | 1 |
| Theology | 14% | 1 |
| Psychology | 14% | 1 |
AI and data programs
Great Northern University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Great Northern University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Spokane County, where the college is.
195
open professional jobs
29
entry level
2 say no experience is needed
1%
ask for AI skills
2 jobs
3.2%
unemployment in Spokane County
2026-09 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier
$73,513
median household income
Spokane County
40%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.1% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, communication & journalism, psychology, which lead to academic (1 open), programs (5 open), marketing (3 open), human resources (9 open).
Hiring most: McKinstry (18), BDO USA (8), Albertsons Companies (5), Heico (5), Air National Guard Units (4), Quanta Services (4), Real Ventures (4), Abbott Laboratories (3).
What they hire for: Engineering (36), Operations (32), Finance (27), Sales (26), Human Resources (9), Clinical (8). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Spokane Workforce Council.
- Goodwill Industries of the Inland NorthwestSpokane · 509-838-4246 · Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Next Generation ZoneSpokane · 509-340-7800 · Mon-Thursday 9am to 4:30pm and Fridays 9am-12pm
- Spokane Community CollegeSpokane · 509-533-7249 · Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm
- WorkSource SpokaneSpokane · 509-532-3120 · Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Great Northern University?
- Great Northern University enrolls about 48 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Spokane, Washington. It awards about 7 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Great Northern University?
- 50% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- Does Great Northern University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Great Northern University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Great Northern University?
- 195 open professional jobs are listed in Spokane County, 29 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. McKinstry has the most openings.
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