Design Institute of San Diego
San Diego, California · Private, for-profit · 77 undergraduates
Of 1 programs with reported earnings, 0 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 1 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| $48k to $75k | $44,010 |
| All families (average) | $44,010 |
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 | $34,589 | -$2,387 | falls short | $44,191 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 51% of students receive Pell grants · 80% 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.