Design & Applied Arts at Northwest College of Art & Design
If you are interested in studying Design & Applied Arts, consider the program at Northwest College of Art & Design. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Northwest College of Art & Design sits in Tacoma, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 25 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at Northwest College of Art & Design.
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Online Class Availability at Northwest College of Art & Design
Northwest College of Art & Design primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Northwest College of Art & Design
Use these rankings to compare Northwest College of Art & Design’s Design & Applied Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #14 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #16 of 16 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #94 of 112 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #112 of 113 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #481 of 600 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #598 of 603 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Northwest College of Art & Design
Those who finish Northwest College of Art & Design’s Design & Applied Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $23,385 |
| 2 years | $23,579 |
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Northwest College of Art & Design stands at $30,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Design & Applied Arts graduates at Northwest College of Art & Design, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Northwest College of Art & Design are 52% women (13) and 48% men (12).
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Northwest College of Art & Design
Among the 25 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at Northwest College of Art & Design, 52% were women (13) and 48% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwest College of Art & Design.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
Minority students account for 28% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwest College of Art & Design, lower than the national average of 37%.*
*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 Northwest College of Art & Design
The Design & Applied Arts program at Northwest College of Art & Design includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual Communications | 25 |
Best-Paid Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Students who finish Design & Applied Arts program at Northwest College of Art & Design pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Design & Applied Arts graduates, 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.
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