Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 48.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 36.4%
- Retention Rate
- 78.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $31,167
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $30,750
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 29:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 37.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $326/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor | $23,579 | $30,734 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates face challenging financial realities with median debt of $30,750 against starting salaries of just $26,957. Monthly loan payments of $326 consume about 14.5% of gross income, well above the recommended 10% threshold. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 1.14 is concerning for creative fields. Only 37% of borrowers successfully repay their loans on schedule. However, all graduates find employment, typically in graphic design, web development, or freelance creative work in the Pacific Northwest's growing tech scene. Earnings do improve to $38,059 after five years as artists build portfolios and client bases. Despite full employment rates, the high debt burden relative to typical art industry wages creates a weak return on investment.