Northwest College of Art & Design— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$31,167
in 2021+5% since 2013
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 5% since 2013 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 30% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 35 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 22% | $13,050 |
| 1999 | — | — | 55% | $13,875 |
| 2000 | — | — | 83% | $15,625 |
| 2001 | — | — | 64% | $15,100 |
| 2002 | — | — | 64% | $12,650 |
| 2003 | — | — | 73% | $17,125 |
| 2004 | — | — | 77% | $17,085 |
| 2005 | — | — | 68% | $16,260 |
| 2006 | — | — | 64% | $19,668 |
| 2007 | — | — | 65% | $19,710 |
| 2008 | — | — | 70% | $16,310 |
| 2009 | — | — | 65% | $17,125 |
| 2010 | — | $23,537 | 61% | $20,650 |
| 2011 | — | $23,716 | 84% | $26,500 |
| 2012 | — | $22,016 | 67% | $39,581 |
| 2013 | $29,700 | $26,910 | 74% | $31,498 |
| 2014 | $28,300 | $25,277 | 28% | $26,250 |
| 2015 | $30,600 | $27,661 | 72% | $26,625 |
| 2016 | — | $23,041 | 56% | $30,750 |
| 2017 | — | $23,815 | 63% | $30,423 |
| 2018 | — | $23,534 | 67% | $24,352 |
| 2019 | — | $22,222 | 39% | $17,016 |
| 2020 | — | $19,480 | 52% | $29,000 |
| 2021 | $31,167 | $13,886 | 40% | $29,030 |
| 2022 | — | $15,323 | 38% | — |
| 2023 | — | $18,551 | 56% | — |
| 2024 | — | $20,185 | 36% | — |
| 2025 | — | $16,418 | 58% | — |