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Northwest College-Eugene
Springfield, Oregon · Private for-profit career college
Address: 3150 Gateway Loop, Springfield, OR 97477 · Phone: (541) 344-0397 · 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-Eugene is a private for-profit trade school in Springfield, OR offering esthetician, cosmetology, and nail technician programs, accredited by NACCAS.
Northwest College-Eugene has a 68.3% completion rate, above the Oregon 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-Eugene is $28,506, federal financial aid can be used here, and 48.6% of students receive Pell Grants.
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 |
| Barbers | $64,310 | $77,430 | $103,800 |
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 | 43 | $20,608 | $19,108 | $8,619 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, under 300 hours | 24 | $20,608 | $19,108 | $8,619 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 2–4 years | 15 | $20,608 | $19,108 | $8,619 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 7 | $20,608 | $19,108 | $8,619 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | $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 | 4 | $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-Eugene is a private for-profit trade school located in Springfield, Oregon. It is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used to attend. The campus offers seven trade program families, with the most commonly awarded credentials in esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and nail technician schools.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 68.3%, which is above the Oregon state average of 55.4% for similar programs. Graduates carry a median debt of $7,564, and the median earnings 10 years after entry is $24,421. Annual cost of attendance is reported at $28,506, and 48.6% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of lower-income students enrolled here.
This campus may suit students interested in short, hands-on training programs in the beauty and personal-care trades rather than multi-year associate degrees, based on the program families offered. Whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on individual schedules and program length, which are not detailed here; prospective students should confirm program length, format, and licensing requirements directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and review the latest outcome figures independently, contact the accreditor listed above or search this campus on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard using the school's name and location.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Northwest College-Eugene offers seven program families, most commonly esthetician schools, cosmetology schools, and nail technician schools.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the campus is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, and its 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 financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 68.3%, which is above the Oregon state average of 55.4%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carry a median debt of $7,564, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are reported at $24,421.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
The reported annual cost of attendance is $28,506.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Northwest College-Eugene is a private for-profit school; control type can affect cost, financial aid terms, and institutional accountability, so it's worth confirming details directly with the school.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in the available data; contact the school at (541) 344-0397 or visit https://www.nwcollege.edu/ to confirm.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?468246.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not specify program schedules or formats needed to assess fit for career changers; contact the school directly to discuss options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing requirements are not reported in this data; check with Oregon's state licensing board for cosmetology, esthetics, or nail technology and confirm with the school.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Northwest College-Eugene at (541) 344-0397 or through its website at https://www.nwcollege.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on nearby schools is not included here; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, costs, and earnings across institutions.
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.