Northwest Indian College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Northwest Indian College at a glance

• 629

  students enrolled

• 150

  degrees and certificates a year

• 18%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $3,136

  average net price a year

  Tuition $3,564

• $29,768

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $35,447

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  65% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Northwest Indian College 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 Northwest Indian College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Whatcom County, where the college is.

• 58

  open professional jobs

• 1

  entry level

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  2 jobs

• 3.5%

  unemployment in Whatcom County

  2026-09 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $80,989

  median household income

  Whatcom County

• 41%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in public administration & social work, business & management, which lead to programs (3 open), administration (2 open), finance (5 open), sales (6 open), operations (10 open), marketing (2 open).

Hiring most: Western Washington University (12), Place (4), Gecko Hospitality (3), Lifeline Connections (3), Bellingham Technical College (2), Customs and Border Protection (2), Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology (2), GPAC (2).

What they hire for: Operations (10), Engineering (6), Sales (6), Finance (5), Academic (3), Design (3). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Northwest Workforce Council.

• WorkSource WhatcomBellingham · 360-676-1521 · M-W-TH-F 8-5 Tuesdays 9-5

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Northwest Indian College?

Northwest Indian College enrolls about 629 students and is a public 4-year institution in Bellingham, Washington. It awards about 150 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Northwest Indian College?

18% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Northwest Indian College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $29,768 six years after entry and $35,447 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Northwest Indian College offer AI or data science degrees?

Northwest Indian College 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 Northwest Indian College?

58 open professional jobs are listed in Whatcom County, 1 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Western Washington University has the most openings.