by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at PNCA. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates PNCA as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, coming in at #1,042 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 1,042 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Oregon | 13 of 14 |
Here is each degree level offered in visual & performing arts at PNCA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 70 |
| Master’s | 34 |
The visual & performing arts field at PNCA breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 42 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 39 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 19 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Pacific Northwest College of Art awarded 70 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
PNCA ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at PNCA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,131 a year. This is higher than $36,131, the median for all majors at PNCA.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at PNCA, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $26,950 in student loans. This is higher than $26,950, the typical median for all majors at PNCA.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,768 | $48,906 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
Find out more about PNCA tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at PNCA were White. Approximately 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific Northwest College of Art with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 14 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at PNCA. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 34 |
