Below are the key facts about this program at NCAD. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #11 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates NCAD among the top schools in the country for design & applied arts, ranked #550 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 550 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Washington | 13 of 14 |
Here is each degree level granted in design & applied arts at NCAD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northwest College of Art & Design conferred 25 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
NCAD is a solid choice among schools offering design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NCAD, design & applied arts students accumulate a median of $30,750 in student loans. This is higher than $30,750, the typical median for all majors at NCAD.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,000 | $18,000 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
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Among recent graduates, 48% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at NCAD are White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwest College of Art & Design with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
NCAD conferred 25 bachelor’s completions in design and visual communications, general recently — 52% to women and 48% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (72%).
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