The Worst Colleges for Bachelor’s Degree Payoff, Ranked

Pacific Northwest College of Art has long been part of Portland’s creative identity. It began in the early 1900s as the Museum Art School and later became known for studio art, design, illustration, animation, and other visual arts programs before becoming part of Willamette University.

With a payoff of -$48,000, the first-decade numbers look difficult for graduates. Art-school careers often begin with freelance work, internships, part-time income, or low-paying creative jobs. The payoff may change for alumni who move into design, commercial illustration, animation, teaching, or higher-paying creative industries.