Design and Applied Arts at Art Academy of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Art Academy of Cincinnati graduates in design and applied arts earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 59% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Art Academy of Cincinnati Compares for Design and Applied Arts
All 299 colleges reporting design and applied arts earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $138,588 | $140,945 | #1 | $66,274 |
| 2 | Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI | $99,444 | $104,852 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $95,697 | $99,066 | #3 | $52,694 |
| 4 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $89,193 | $82,038 | #6 | $63,449 |
| 5 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $89,022 | $81,004 | #7 | $64,846 |
| 6 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | $87,358 | $83,147 | #5 | $36,191 |
| 7 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $87,336 | $76,908 | #10 | $49,727 |
| 8 | University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | $83,414 | $89,488 | #4 | $46,825 |
| 9 | Chapman University Orange, CA | $78,121 | $71,085 | #21 | $46,519 |
| 10 | Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA | $76,093 | $69,240 | #26 | $47,053 |
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| 248 | Nazareth University Rochester, NY | $42,615 | $40,561 | #266 | $33,461 |
| 249 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $42,527 | $45,222 | #227 | $31,083 |
| 250 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $42,468 | $38,643 | #278 | $24,604 |
| 251 | Art Academy of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | $42,224 | $45,059 | #231 | $20,921 |
| 252 | New England College Henniker, NH | $42,056 | $38,738 | #277 | — |
| 253 | Grand View University Des Moines, IA | $41,944 | $44,120 | #242 | $26,996 |
| 254 | Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC | $41,925 | $46,488 | #214 | — |
Other Majors at Art Academy of Cincinnati by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | $31,166 | $13,252 | #402 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Art Academy of Cincinnati design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,921 one year after graduating and $42,224 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Art Academy of Cincinnati rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Art Academy of Cincinnati ranks #251 by median pay four years after graduation, and #231 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Art Academy of Cincinnati worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.