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Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

64% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

67% vs. 58% national median

Graduation rates for Northwest College of Art & Design
Years	Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years	67% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years	67% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years	67% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from Northwest College of Art & Design. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Northwest College of Art & Design is more effective than average at successfully graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$29,600 vs. $34,300 national median

Average salary after attending Northwest College of Art & Design
Years	Average Earnings
after 6 years	$28,800 per year
after 7 years	$26,300 per year
after 8 years	N/A
after 9 years	N/A
after 10 years	$29,600 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Northwest College of Art & Design students who are working and no longer in school is $29,600, which is 14% below the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$31,000

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

89%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$320 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

47% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your NCA student loan debt, explore your options.

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=377546.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026