Top Ranked Programs
University of Northwestern-St Paul's program mix is anchored in theological and religious studies — a signature shaped by the institution's faith-based identity and mission. Bible/Biblical Studies is the largest program with 192 graduates, followed by Nursing, Business Administration, Psychology, General, and Engineering. Across 33 programs, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, reflecting a concentrated portfolio aligned with the institution's theological and ministerial focus. The earnings pattern reflects the nature of faith-based professional pathways. Nursing graduates earn median earnings of $78,661 four years after enrollment, while Accounting graduates earn $77,128. Business Administration and Bible/Biblical Studies round out the highest-earning programs with graduates earning $68,086 and $51,761 respectively. These outcomes reflect both the specialized nature of theological education and the labor-market positioning of graduates entering ministry, chaplaincy, religious education, and faith-based nonprofit leadership roles. Many of University of Northwestern-St Paul's programs are grad-school-dependent pathways where four-year earnings undercount lifetime trajectory because a meaningful share of graduates continue to seminary, graduate divinity programs, or advanced professional study in related fields. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how faith-based and nonprofit-sector careers align with broader labor-market trends. For students discerning vocational pathways in ministry or religious leadership, the institution's concentrated program portfolio and outcomes reflect outcomes specific to that calling rather than general workforce preparation.