Fine and Studio Arts at Columbus College of Art & Design
Columbus, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Columbus College of Art & Design graduates in fine and studio arts earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 84% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Columbus College of Art & Design Compares for Fine and Studio Arts
All 423 colleges reporting fine and studio 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 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $72,428 | $65,905 | #2 | $50,161 |
| 2 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $68,523 | $63,117 | #3 | $30,246 |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $66,846 | $70,481 | #1 | $31,367 |
| 4 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $63,418 | $60,361 | #4 | $19,790 |
| 5 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $61,998 | $55,818 | #14 | — |
| 6 | Connecticut College New London, CT | $61,321 | $55,208 | #15 | $36,564 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $60,985 | $60,064 | #5 | $23,180 |
| 8 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $60,757 | $53,325 | #24 | $44,529 |
| 9 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $60,515 | $57,598 | #11 | $35,929 |
| 10 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $60,299 | $57,392 | #12 | $25,751 |
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| 391 | Willamette University Salem, OR | $32,256 | $32,446 | #390 | — |
| 392 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA | $32,222 | $28,375 | #415 | $23,214 |
| 393 | Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO | $32,144 | $30,061 | #412 | $27,136 |
| 394 | Columbus College of Art & Design Columbus, OH | $32,061 | $34,214 | #370 | $25,751 |
| 395 | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | $32,043 | $32,578 | #389 | $17,507 |
| 396 | University of South Carolina Aiken Aiken, SC | $31,931 | $35,407 | #360 | $19,963 |
| 397 | Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL | $31,804 | $36,100 | #345 | $18,223 |
Other Majors at Columbus College of Art & Design by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | $48,204 | $27,970 | #197 of 299 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $43,661 | $28,994 | #81 of 144 |
| Graphic Communications | $33,389 | $20,110 | #54 of 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Columbus College of Art & Design fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $25,751 one year after graduating and $32,061 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Columbus College of Art & Design rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Columbus College of Art & Design ranks #394 by median pay four years after graduation, and #370 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Columbus College of Art & Design worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), 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.