Design and Applied Arts at Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID · Bachelor's Degree · about 2 graduates a year
Northwest Nazarene University graduates in design and applied arts earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Northwest Nazarene University Compares for Design and Applied Arts
All 299 colleges reporting design and applied arts earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $138,588 | $140,945 | #1 | $66,274 |
| 2 | Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI | $99,444 | $104,852 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $95,697 | $99,066 | #3 | $52,694 |
| 4 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $89,193 | $82,038 | #6 | $63,449 |
| 5 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $89,022 | $81,004 | #7 | $64,846 |
| 6 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | $87,358 | $83,147 | #5 | $36,191 |
| 7 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $87,336 | $76,908 | #10 | $49,727 |
| 8 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $83,414 | $89,488 | #4 | $46,825 |
| 9 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $78,121 | $71,085 | #21 | $46,519 |
| 10 | Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA | $76,093 | $69,240 | #26 | $47,053 |
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| 254 | Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC | $41,925 | $46,488 | #214 | — |
| 255 | Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | $41,864 | $44,141 | #241 | $27,577 |
| 256 | Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO | $41,728 | $44,741 | #233 | $37,200 |
| 257 | Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, ID | $41,719 | $44,362 | #238 | — |
| 258 | Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design Lakewood, CO | $41,617 | $38,920 | #275 | $29,829 |
| 259 | Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA | $41,534 | $48,079 | #200 | $29,146 |
| 260 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $41,449 | $45,279 | #226 | $34,177 |
Other Majors at Northwest Nazarene University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | $85,643 | — | #39 of 57 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,250 | $75,383 | #855 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $70,953 | $46,499 | #346 of 1176 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $70,899 | $48,648 | #461 of 796 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $49,132 | — | #435 of 610 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,307 | $23,300 | #494 of 660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,537 | $40,450 | #465 of 680 |
| Social Work | $44,782 | — | #381 of 420 |
| Biology | — | $33,875 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $33,265 | $25,923 | #475 of 476 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | — | $23,836 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwest Nazarene University design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn $41,719 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwest Nazarene University rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Northwest Nazarene University ranks #257 by median pay four years after graduation, and #238 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Northwest Nazarene University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.