Design and Applied Arts at Northwest College
Powell, WY · Associate's Degree · about 7 graduates a year
Northwest College graduates in design and applied arts earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Northwest College Compares for Design and Applied Arts
All 90 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 | The New School New York, NY | $66,896 | $63,671 | #1 | $44,640 |
| 2 | Portland Community College Portland, OR | $50,811 | $51,110 | #4 | $26,285 |
| 3 | College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL | $50,264 | $49,384 | #7 | $31,463 |
| 4 | Waukesha County Technical College Pewaukee, WI | $49,509 | $51,516 | #2 | $39,095 |
| 5 | Minneapolis Community and Technical College Minneapolis, MN | $48,952 | $46,760 | #11 | $40,230 |
| 6 | CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, NY | $48,833 | $46,479 | #12 | — |
| 7 | Johnson County Community College Overland Park, KS | $48,084 | $49,919 | #5 | $32,030 |
| 8 | Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, NC | $47,967 | $51,475 | #3 | $30,979 |
| 9 | Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI | $47,515 | $49,442 | #6 | $30,710 |
| 10 | Middlesex Community College Bedford, MA | $47,167 | $41,535 | #28 | — |
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| 45 | Rasmussen University-Illinois Rockford, IL | $37,689 | $37,029 | #53 | $32,246 |
| 46 | Rasmussen University-Wisconsin Green Bay, WI | $37,689 | $39,217 | #43 | $32,246 |
| 47 | Rasmussen University-Kansas Topeka, KS | $37,689 | $39,127 | #45 | $32,246 |
| 48 | Northwest College Powell, WY | $37,672 | $39,262 | #41 | — |
| 49 | Nassau Community College Garden City, NY | $37,466 | $35,660 | #63 | $18,107 |
| 50 | Mohawk Valley Community College Utica, NY | $37,280 | $35,483 | #65 | $21,012 |
| 51 | Macomb Community College Warren, MI | $37,216 | $39,240 | #42 | $17,057 |
Other Majors at Northwest College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | $63,897 | — | #19 of 66 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $62,129 | $60,794 | #958 of 962 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $37,774 | — | #83 of 160 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $37,462 | $19,235 | #805 of 947 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwest College design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn $37,672 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwest College rank for design and applied arts?
Among 90 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Northwest College ranks #48 by median pay four years after graduation, and #41 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Northwest College worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($38,127).
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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.