Private For-profit 📍 Tacoma, Washington 👥 139 students

Northwest College of Art & Design

#27 in Washington
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$31,167
Median Graduate Salary
10 years after enrollment
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$30,750
Median Student Debt
Among degree completers
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$18,100
In-State Tuition
Per year
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$16,418
Average Net Price
After grants & aid
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58%
Graduation Rate
4-yr programs, 150% time
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66%
Acceptance Rate
Overall admission rate

Salary vs. Debt Comparison

Graduate Salary
$31,167
Student Debt
$30,750
HS-only Salary
$38,792

Top ROI Colleges in Washington

# College ROI Rating Break-Even Grad Salary Student Debt
1 University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Bothell
High ROI 0.4 yrs $78,466 $14,615
2 University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle
High ROI 0.4 yrs $78,466 $14,615
3 University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Tacoma
High ROI 0.4 yrs $78,466 $14,615
4 Seattle University
Seattle
High ROI 0.5 yrs $75,272 $19,883
5 DigiPen Institute of Technology
Redmond
High ROI 0.7 yrs $79,878 $27,000
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Data Source: All figures sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median salary = 10 years post-enrollment. Debt = median debt of completers. ROI calculation by Search 6000+ US Colleges. Last updated: May 13, 2026.