How much money do Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $24,300 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $29,900 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Design and Applied Arts with a median starting salary of $23,500 followed by Fine and Studio Arts paying $19,400 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the Fine and Studio Arts (Master's Degree) program rank first with a median initial income of $26,400 followed by Design and Applied Arts (Master's Degree) at $25,800 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts (Master's Degree) | $26,400 |
| Design and Applied Arts (Master's Degree) | $25,800 |
| Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) | $23,500 |
| Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) | $19,400 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=209603 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Pacific Northwest College of Art.