Graphic Communications at Columbus College of Art & Design
Columbus, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 52 graduates a year
Columbus College of Art & Design graduates in graphic communications earn 23% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 81% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Columbus College of Art & Design Compares for Graphic Communications
All 59 colleges reporting graphic communications 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 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $79,432 | $72,278 | #2 | $49,029 |
| 2 | Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | $76,522 | $69,630 | #5 | — |
| 3 | Ringling College of Art and Design Sarasota, FL | $75,213 | $80,055 | #1 | $44,048 |
| 4 | Brigham Young University Provo, UT | $73,941 | $70,079 | #4 | $38,725 |
| 5 | Baker College Owosso, MI | $67,583 | $71,258 | #3 | $74,387 |
| 6 | Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | $61,887 | $60,952 | #7 | — |
| 7 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $61,062 | $58,327 | #10 | $36,557 |
| 8 | University of Wisconsin-Stout Menomonie, WI | $59,621 | $62,039 | #6 | $48,744 |
| 9 | University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD | $58,759 | $51,568 | #17 | $46,581 |
| 10 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $58,163 | $52,925 | #14 | $25,358 |
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| 51 | Montserrat College of Art Beverly, MA | $34,006 | $29,946 | #56 | — |
| 52 | College for Creative Studies Detroit, MI | $34,003 | $35,852 | #45 | $20,720 |
| 53 | New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM | $33,612 | $38,917 | #40 | $24,115 |
| 54 | Columbus College of Art & Design Columbus, OH | $33,389 | $35,631 | #46 | $20,110 |
| 55 | California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA | $31,068 | $28,270 | #58 | $26,481 |
| 56 | Kansas City Art Institute Kansas City, MO | $30,798 | $33,022 | #52 | $17,852 |
| 57 | School of Visual Arts New York, NY | $30,125 | $28,673 | #57 | $22,478 |
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 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $32,061 | $25,751 | #394 of 423 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Columbus College of Art & Design graphic communications graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $20,110 one year after graduating and $33,389 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Columbus College of Art & Design rank for graphic communications?
Among 59 colleges reporting earnings for graphic communications graduates, Columbus College of Art & Design ranks #54 by median pay four years after graduation, and #46 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is graphic communications at Columbus College of Art & Design worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for graphic communications ($43,283), 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.