Columbus College of Art & Design
Columbus, Ohio · Private, nonprofit
Of 5 assessed programs, 2 leave graduates out-earning a typical Ohio high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 2 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| 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). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
5 of 7 programs could be assessed 71% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Bachelor's Degree | $48,204 | +$12,122 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.2 yrs | 123 |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's Degree | $33,389 | -$2,693 | falls short | $27,000 | insufficient data | 44 |
| Film and Photography | Bachelor's Degree | $43,661 | +$7,579 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 3.6 yrs | 18 |
| Fine Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $32,061 | -$4,021 | falls short | $27,000 | insufficient data | 13 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Master's Degree | $35,887 | -$195 | falls short | $63,396 | insufficient data | 12 |
| Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | Bachelor's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | 0 |
| Design | Master's Degree | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($36,082/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.