by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at PNCA. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, PNCA among the top schools in the country for design & applied arts, placing at #507 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 507 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Oregon | 9 of 10 |
The following degree levels are granted in design & applied arts at PNCA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 31 |
| Master’s | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Pacific Northwest College of Art awarded 31 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
PNCA ranks competitively among schools offering design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Design & Applied Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from PNCA report a median salary of $36,258 a year. This is above $36,131, the median for all majors at PNCA.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at PNCA, design & applied arts graduates take on a median debt of $26,899 in student loans. This is lower than $26,950, the typical median for all majors at PNCA.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,768 | $48,906 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
Learn more about PNCA tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at PNCA are White. Roughly 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
PNCA awarded 26 bachelor’s completions in illustration in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
PNCA awarded 5 bachelor’s completions in graphic design in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at PNCA. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 11 |
