DigiPen Institute of Technology
Redmond, Washington · Private, for-profit · 995 undergraduates
All 5 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Washington high-school graduate (about $40,611/yr). Another 5 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $28,354 |
| $30k to $48k | $31,113 |
| $48k to $75k | $41,496 |
| $75k to $110k | $45,880 |
| $110k and up | $52,617 |
| All families (average) | $44,446 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's Degree | $45,571 | +$4,960 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 5.4 yrs |
| Computer Programming | Bachelor's Degree | $137,503 | +$96,892 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Human Computer Interaction | Bachelor's Degree | $87,243 | +$46,632 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Bachelor's Degree | $122,375 | +$81,764 | clears the bar | $26,924 | 0.3 yrs |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $101,832 | +$61,221 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 22% of students receive Pell grants · 61% 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.