by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how PNCA compares to other colleges that offer design & applied arts.
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PNCA is a solid choice among schools offering design & applied arts. In particular, it placed #563 out of 603 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #104 in Far Western.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Pacific Northwest College of Art handed out 31 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
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 |
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of design & applied arts master’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts master’s degree graduates at PNCA are White. Roughly 64% 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 master’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the design & applied arts majors at Pacific Northwest College of Art.
This design & applied arts program at PNCA breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Illustration | 26 |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 8 |
| Graphic Design | 5 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 3 |
PNCA conferred 26 degrees 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 granted 8 degrees in design and applied arts, other recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
PNCA awarded 5 degrees in graphic design in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
PNCA awarded 3 completions in design and visual communications, general recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).