Fine & Studio Arts at Pacific Northwest College of Art
If you plan to study Fine & Studio Arts, take a look at what Pacific Northwest College of Art. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Pacific Northwest College of Art is located in Portland, OR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 39 fine & studio arts graduations were recorded at Pacific Northwest College of Art.
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Studying Online at Pacific Northwest College of Art
Pacific Northwest College of Art delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at Pacific Northwest College of Art
These rankings give you a sense of how Pacific Northwest College of Art’s Fine & Studio Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #9 of 9 |
| Best Value | Oregon | #9 of 9 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #137 of 145 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #141 of 146 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #635 of 666 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #642 of 662 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from Pacific Northwest College of Art
Graduates of Pacific Northwest College of Art’s Fine & Studio Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,011 |
| 2 years | $27,026 |
| 3 years | $29,398 |
| 4 years | $35,553 |
| 5 years | $35,693 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Pacific Northwest College of Art earn a median of $35,553, compared with $36,131 for all Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Pacific Northwest College of Art comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Pacific Northwest College of Art, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Pacific Northwest College of Art are 67% women (26) and 33% men (13).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at Pacific Northwest College of Art
Of the 16 bachelor’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at Pacific Northwest College of Art, 81% were women (13) and 19% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Pacific Northwest College of Art.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Pacific Northwest College of Art, below the national average of 40%.*
Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at Pacific Northwest College of Art
Of the 23 master’s fine & studio arts graduates at Pacific Northwest College of Art, 57% were women (13) and 43% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at Pacific Northwest College of Art.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 17% of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at Pacific Northwest College of Art, below the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Fine & Studio Arts Concentrations at Pacific Northwest College of Art
This Fine & Studio Arts program at Pacific Northwest College of Art includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 8 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 2 |
| Painting | 4 |
| Sculpture | 1 |
| Printmaking | 6 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 18 |
Top-Paying Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Students who finish Fine & Studio Arts program at Pacific Northwest College of Art pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Fine & Studio Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Curators | $79,764 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Craft Artists | $76,826 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $69,338 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $57,836 |
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
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