Design and Applied Arts at Cleveland Institute of Art
Cleveland, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 55 graduates a year
Cleveland Institute of Art graduates in design and applied arts earn 8% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Cleveland Institute of Art 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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| 205 | Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI | $47,432 | $50,012 | #177 | $30,687 |
| 206 | John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR | $47,248 | $55,678 | #121 | $24,893 |
| 207 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $47,186 | $47,974 | #201 | $26,629 |
| 208 | Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland, OH | $47,147 | $50,313 | #170 | $23,358 |
| 209 | Flagler College Saint Augustine, FL | $46,921 | $49,941 | #178 | $34,236 |
| 210 | Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | $46,635 | $49,767 | #179 | $24,959 |
| 211 | Rasmussen University-Florida Ocala, FL | $46,610 | $49,610 | #184 | $32,482 |
Other Majors at Cleveland Institute of Art by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | $33,253 | $18,839 | #385 of 423 |
| Graphic Communications | — | $19,409 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Cleveland Institute of Art design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $23,358 one year after graduating and $47,147 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Cleveland Institute of Art rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Cleveland Institute of Art ranks #208 by median pay four years after graduation, and #170 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Cleveland Institute of Art worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% less than the national median for design and applied arts ($51,490), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.