Kansas City Art Institute
Kansas City, Missouri · Private, nonprofit · 812 undergraduates
Of 4 programs with reported earnings, 2 leave graduates out-earning a typical Missouri high-school graduate (about $34,809/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 | $26,293 |
| $30k to $48k | $25,105 |
| $48k to $75k | $27,663 |
| $75k to $110k | $29,943 |
| $110k and up | $30,840 |
| All families (average) | $27,650 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $37,718 | +$2,909 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 9.3 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $43,070 | +$8,261 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 3.3 yrs |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's Degree | $30,798 | -$4,011 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $34,253 | -$556 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 44% 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.