Median Earnings (1yr)
$13,895
5th percentile (40th in OR)
Sample Size
16
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates compare to all programs nationally

Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates earn $14k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all visual and performing arts bachelors programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Oregon

Visual and Performing Arts bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Oregon (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Pacific Northwest College of Art$13,895
Southern Oregon University$17,228$24,5001.42
National Median$25,286$26,0831.03

Other Visual and Performing Arts Programs in Oregon

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Oregon schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Southern Oregon University
Ashland
$12,093$17,228$24,500

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Pacific Northwest College of Art, approximately 44% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.