by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how NCAD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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The bachelor's program at NCAD was ranked #373 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #11 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 299 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 373 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwest College of Art & Design handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 36% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at NCAD is $27,694. This is less than $32,606, which is the national median of all design majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NCAD paid an average of $765 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,000 | $18,000 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $680 | $680 |
Learn more about NCAD tuition and fees.
Of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in design from NCAD in 2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NCAD does not offer an online option for its design bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NCAD Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Northwest College of Art & Design.
