Pacific Northwest College of Art is a nonprofit private art school located in Portland, Oregon, that provides specialized education and training in a variety of art related fields. Pacific Northwest College of Art offers several programs for students to choose from. A list of the more popular programs being offered for aspiring artists includes:
- Illustration
- Fine Arts and Art Studies
- Photography
- Fine Studio Arts
- Intermedia, Multimedia
- Design and Applied Arts
To help students and alumni succeed, Pacific Northwest College of Art may provide support services like those listed below:
- Academic counseling for students
- Employing students to lower education costs
Students can use various means to evaluate school performance. A school's graduation and loan default rates are among the strongest indicators of educational and career success. Pacific Northwest College of Art has an annual graduation rate of 42%, and a loan default rate of near 5%.
The last reported accreditation for Pacific Northwest College of Art was done by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Please visit pnca.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.
Programs Offered
The following is a list of areas of study available at Pacific Northwest College of Art. Programs that have a link will take you to the program's profile page where education requirements, career pathways, and other information is available.
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(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Cultural Studies (M)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Fine Arts and Art Studies (M)
- Illustration (B)
- Graphic Design (B)
- Digital Arts (B)
- Printmaking (B, M)
- Intermedia, Multimedia (B)
- Design and Visual Communications (M)
- Photography (B)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B)
- Sculpture (B)
- Painting (B)
Notes:
*The posted costs for tuition, fees and supplies are determined through historical data and may not represent current costs.
**Repayment rates, earnings, and loan payments are estimates and should be treated as informational tools only, contact the school for official information.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The net cost of this school is close to $32,000 annually, after the various types of aid, including scholarships and grants, are taken into consideration. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. Financial aid information may be obtained by contacting the financial aid office at (503) 821-8976. The tuition and financial aid figures listed show various costs that students may encounter at UO. The numbers may not be accurate due to changing factors in a given year, and are only intended to provide a guideline for students.
Note: Financial aid is only available for those who qualify, check with the school for details.
Tuition & Fees Information
Undergraduate Courses - Tuition Details
- Annual tuition estimates are between $39,000-$47,000
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $1,600 to $2,000 per credit hour
- Required fees for full-time students: $1,100
Graduate Courses - Tuition Details
- Annual tuition for graduate students is estimated to range between $34,000-$40,000
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $1,400 to $1,700 per credit hour
- Required fees for graduate students are around $950
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $20,111 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 62% | $6,471 |
Other Fashion or Art Schools
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Pacific Northwest College of Art.
- Northwest College of Art in Virginia Beach, VA (155 miles away)
- California College of the Arts in Riverside, CA (532 miles away)
- San Francisco Art Institute in San Diego, CA (534 miles away)
- Art Center College of Design in Lancaster, CA (820 miles away)
- Otis College of Art and Design in Costa Mesa, CA (831 miles away)
