Pacific Northwest College of Art: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Pacific Northwest College of Art at a glance

• 420

  students enrolled

• 135

  degrees and certificates a year

• 29%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $35,785

  average net price a year

  Tuition $47,026

• $24,101

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $34,883

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  79% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Pacific Northwest College of Art reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Pacific Northwest College of Art

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Multnomah County, where the college is.

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• 879

  open professional jobs

• 81

  entry level

  4 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  37 jobs

• 5.1%

  unemployment in Multnomah County

  2026-08 · down 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $86,247

  median household income

  Multnomah County

• 51%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in visual & performing arts, which lead to design (34 open).

Hiring most: Oregon Health & Science University (34), Legacy Health (20), Keen Footwear (18), Amazon (16), Deckers Outdoor (16), Panthalassa (14), Boly:Welch (13), Williams-Sonoma (13).

What they hire for: Engineering (132), Operations (130), Finance (117), Sales (94), Clinical (47), Human Resources (45). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Portland-Metro Workforce Development Board.

• Central City Concern - Employment Access CenterPortland · 503-226-7387 · Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30pm (except on Holidays, closed on weekends)
• WorkSource GreshamPortland · 503-669-7112 · Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Worksource Portland Metro N/NEPortland · 503-280-6046 · Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
• WorkSource Portland Metro SoutheastPortland · 503-772-2300 · 8am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Pacific Northwest College of Art?

Pacific Northwest College of Art enrolls about 420 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Portland, Oregon. It awards about 135 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Pacific Northwest College of Art?

29% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $24,101 six years after entry and $34,883 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Pacific Northwest College of Art offer AI or data science degrees?

Pacific Northwest College of Art reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Pacific Northwest College of Art?

879 open professional jobs are listed in Multnomah County, 81 of them entry level and 4 saying no experience is needed. Oregon Health & Science University has the most openings.