Design & Applied Arts at Pacific Northwest College of Art
If you are interested in studying Design & Applied Arts, you may want to check out the program at Pacific Northwest College of Art. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Pacific Northwest College of Art is located in Portland, OR.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 42 design & applied arts graduations were recorded at Pacific Northwest College of Art.
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Online & Distance Learning at Pacific Northwest College of Art
Pacific Northwest College of Art delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Pacific Northwest College of Art
Use these rankings to compare Pacific Northwest College of Art’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #10 of 10 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #10 of 10 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #100 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #104 of 113 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #563 of 603 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #577 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Pacific Northwest College of Art
Those who finish Pacific Northwest College of Art’s Design & Applied Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $20,535 |
| 2 years | $27,013 |
| 3 years | $33,560 |
| 4 years | $36,258 |
| 5 years | $39,475 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Pacific Northwest College of Art take home a median $36,258, compared with $36,131 for all Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Pacific Northwest College of Art comes in at $26,899.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Pacific Northwest College of Art, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Pacific Northwest College of Art are 81% women (34) and 19% men (8).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Pacific Northwest College of Art
Of the 31 bachelor’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Pacific Northwest College of Art, 84% were women (26) and 16% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Pacific Northwest College of Art.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 29% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Pacific Northwest College of Art, lower than the national average of 37%.*
Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program at Pacific Northwest College of Art
Of the 11 master’s design & applied arts degrees awarded at Pacific Northwest College of Art, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at Pacific Northwest College of Art.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 9% of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at Pacific Northwest College of Art, lower than the national average of 25%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Design & Applied Arts Concentrations at Pacific Northwest College of Art
This Design & Applied Arts program at Pacific Northwest College of Art includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual Communications | 3 |
| Graphic Design | 5 |
| Illustration | 26 |
| Other Design & Applied Arts | 8 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at Pacific Northwest College of Art pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Design & Applied Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $88,198 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Designers, All Other | $73,407 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,757 |
| Graphic Designers | $66,386 |
| Video Game Designers | $62,617 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.