Columbus College of Art & Design
Columbus, Ohio · Private, nonprofit · 882 undergraduates
Of 5 programs with reported earnings, 2 leave graduates out-earning a typical Ohio high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 2 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $24,204 |
| $30k to $48k | $27,218 |
| $48k to $75k | $27,534 |
| $75k to $110k | $29,717 |
| $110k and up | $33,114 |
| All families (average) | $29,439 |
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 | $48,204 | +$12,122 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.2 yrs |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's Degree | $33,389 | -$2,693 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $43,661 | +$7,579 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 3.6 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $32,061 | -$4,021 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Master's Degree | $35,887 | -$195 | falls short | $63,396 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 39% of students receive Pell grants · 56% 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.