Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how NCAD ranks among other schools offering degrees in design & applied arts.
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NCAD is a solid choice among schools offering design & applied arts. Specifically, it ranked #341 out of 345 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #50 in Far Western.
During the most recent reporting year, Northwest College of Art & Design handed out 25 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
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 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the design & applied arts majors at Northwest College of Art & Design.
This design & applied arts program at NCAD breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 25 |
NCAD conferred 25 degrees in design and visual communications, general in the latest year of data — 52% to women and 48% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (72%).
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