Design and Applied Arts at Columbus College of Art & Design
Columbus, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 132 graduates a year
Columbus College of Art & Design graduates in design and applied arts earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 56% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Columbus College of Art & Design 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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| 194 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $48,430 | $44,068 | #243 | — |
| 195 | Marymount Manhattan College New York, NY | $48,393 | $46,060 | #219 | — |
| 196 | Villa Maria College Buffalo, NY | $48,379 | $46,047 | #220 | — |
| 197 | Columbus College of Art & Design Columbus, OH | $48,204 | $51,441 | #159 | $27,970 |
| 198 | Park University Parkville, MO | $48,105 | $51,579 | #157 | $46,340 |
| 199 | University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT | $47,973 | $43,191 | #254 | $31,207 |
| 200 | Ringling College of Art and Design Sarasota, FL | $47,937 | $51,023 | #162 | $28,137 |
Other Majors at Columbus College of Art & Design by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $43,661 | $28,994 | #81 of 144 |
| Graphic Communications | $33,389 | $20,110 | #54 of 59 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $32,061 | $25,751 | #394 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Columbus College of Art & Design design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,970 one year after graduating and $48,204 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Columbus College of Art & Design rank for design and applied arts?
Among 299 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Columbus College of Art & Design ranks #197 by median pay four years after graduation, and #159 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Columbus College of Art & Design worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% 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.