Pacific Northwest College of Art
Portland, Oregon · Private, nonprofit · 420 undergraduates
Of 4 programs with reported earnings, 0 leave graduates out-earning a typical Oregon high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 4 fall short. Another 7 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $28,219 |
| $30k to $48k | $30,517 |
| $48k to $75k | $30,916 |
| $75k to $110k | $36,998 |
| $110k and up | $44,522 |
| All families (average) | $35,785 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $25,906 | -$11,070 | falls short | $25,000 | n/a |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $19,501 | -$17,475 | falls short | $26,000 | n/a |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Master's Degree | $28,794 | -$8,182 | falls short | $90,387 | n/a |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Bachelor's Degree | $13,895 | -$23,081 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 40% of students receive Pell grants · 29% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.