Laguna College of Art and Design
Laguna Beach, California · Private, nonprofit · 746 undergraduates
Of 3 programs with reported earnings, 2 leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 8 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $37,203 |
| $30k to $48k | $38,156 |
| $48k to $75k | $40,258 |
| $75k to $110k | $44,233 |
| $110k and up | $46,889 |
| All families (average) | $42,505 |
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 | $68,934 | +$31,958 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's Degree | $38,850 | +$1,874 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 14.4 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $27,815 | -$9,161 | falls short | $27,625 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 30% of students receive Pell grants · 52% 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.