Cleveland Institute of Art
Cleveland, Ohio · Private, nonprofit · 539 undergraduates
Of 3 programs with reported earnings, 1 leave graduates out-earning a typical Ohio high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 2 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $23,423 |
| $30k to $48k | $24,992 |
| $48k to $75k | $26,654 |
| $75k to $110k | $30,518 |
| $110k and up | $37,436 |
| All families (average) | $29,208 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $47,147 | +$11,065 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.4 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $33,253 | -$2,829 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's Degree | $19,409 | -$16,673 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 42% of students receive Pell grants · 58% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.