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FINANCIAL AID RATE

94%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

12:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

6

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$6,203

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Commercial and Advertising Art Degree

The burgeoning field of Commercial and Advertising Art is an arena of study fusing art and business to arrive at creative art or art used for commercial purposes. Get more details below including other Wyoming colleges that offer commercial and advertising art degrees.

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Northwest College – Powell

Also known as Northwest Community College

1400 E College Dr, Cheyenne, WY

Northwest College, located in Powell Wyoming, is a community college that highlights a large variety of 2-year programs that either lead to matriculation into a four-year degree program or provide students with the ability to apply their skills to a specific discipline soon after they graduate. Located at 231 W. 6th Street, the college lies in a town and area that was once home to the Crow, Shoshone and Blackfoot tribes. Just 75 miles east of Yellowstone, the city was designated as an All-America City in 1994.

Popular areas of study include the liberal arts and sciences as well as courses that lead to a general studies and humanities degree. The subject of agriculture also holds a strong appeal for a large part of the student population, many of whom reside in the surrounding ranch and agricultural area. The school features associates degree programs in agricultural teacher education and crop production and certificate and two-year degree programs in agricultural production and operations. Other areas of study include accounting, CAD/CADD drafting, and animal sciences.

In addition, the school’s curriculum includes independent study options, double major courses of study, cooperative education, and internships. The ratio of women and men is 59% and 41% respectively. Most students attend full-time at the Wyoming school. The closest major city is Billings and the nearest airport is located in Cody. Tuition is mid-range, between $2,000 and $6,000 for the school year. For further information, you can contact the school toll-free at 800-560-4692.

Students Enrolled in the Commercial and Advertising Art Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northwest College – Powell offers an associate's degree program in commercial and advertising art.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male2
Female7

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
White9

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Commercial and Advertising Art program at Northwest College – Powell, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Artists and Related Workers, All Other

Description

All artists and related workers not listed separately.

Commercial and Industrial Designers

Description

Develop and design manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, commercial and industrial designers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Graphic Designers

Description

Design or create graphics to meet specific commercial or promotional needs, such as packaging, displays, or logos. May use a variety of mediums to achieve artistic or decorative effects.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, graphic designers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.4% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the students Northwest College – Powell accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Northwest College – Powell may offer student services including:

  • Online classes
  • Remedial courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Work study style employment
  • Child care

Intercollegiate Athletics

Northwest College – Powell is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Rodeo