Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
Lakewood, Colorado · Private, for-profit · 2,050 undergraduates
Of 3 programs with reported earnings, 2 leave graduates out-earning a typical Colorado high-school graduate (about $40,674/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 9 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $29,847 |
| $30k to $48k | $29,351 |
| $48k to $75k | $32,387 |
| $75k to $110k | $36,040 |
| $110k and up | $36,201 |
| All families (average) | $32,363 |
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 | $41,617 | +$943 | clears the bar | $31,750 | 33.7 yrs |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Bachelor's Degree | $48,472 | +$7,798 | clears the bar | $31,000 | 4 yrs |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's Degree | $37,239 | -$3,435 | falls short | $28,115 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 48% of students receive Pell grants · 32% 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.