Northwest College of Art & Design
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. median debt is moderately high; earnings barely cover the debt load. 51% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Northwest College of Art & Design is a private for-profit institution located in Tacoma, Washington with approximately 139 undergraduate students enrolled. Northwest College of Art & Design has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 66%. The average net price after financial aid is $16,418 per year. The graduation rate is 58%, and the typical graduate earns $32,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Northwest College of Art & Design (NCAD) is a private for-profit college in Tacoma, Washington that focuses on the visual arts. The college offer the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Student enrollment is usually "under 125" in a given academic year. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 36% graduation rate means most students who start don't finish, and those who do earn a median of $32,200 ten years out while carrying roughly $29,000 in debt — a tight margin. The small, focused environment (150 students) and reasonable net price of about $20,000 per year may appeal to serious art students who want close faculty attention in the Pacific Northwest. Worth considering only if you have a clear plan for completing the degree and a realistic picture of the income trajectory in your chosen art field.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (139 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Northwest College of Art & Design
1126 Pacific Avenue, Suite 101
Tacoma, WA 98402
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