Design and Applied Arts at Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH · Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma · about 245 graduates a year
Columbus State Community College graduates in design and applied arts earn 41% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Columbus State Community College Compares for Design and Applied Arts
All 26 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 | Gnomon Hollywood, CA | $104,151 | $94,771 | #2 | $80,221 |
| 2 | Miami Ad School-Atlanta Atlanta, GA | $90,812 | $94,009 | #3 | $56,833 |
| 3 | Miami Ad School Miami, FL | $90,812 | $96,658 | #1 | $56,833 |
| 4 | Miami Ad School-New York Astoria, NY | $90,812 | $86,434 | #4 | $56,833 |
| 5 | Massachusetts College of Art and Design Boston, MA | $71,901 | $63,316 | #5 | — |
| 6 | San Diego City College San Diego, CA | $63,359 | $57,653 | #6 | — |
| 7 | Columbus State Community College Columbus, OH | $50,921 | $54,340 | #7 | — |
| 8 | Century College White Bear Lake, MN | $50,687 | $48,417 | #8 | $43,778 |
| 9 | Front Range Community College Westminster, CO | $49,484 | $46,277 | #9 | $21,397 |
| 10 | Wake Technical Community College Raleigh, NC | $41,857 | $44,919 | #10 | $32,153 |
Other Design and Applied Arts Credentials at Columbus State Community College
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | — | $34,540 | — |
Other Majors at Columbus State Community College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $78,318 | — | #8 of 319 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | $77,896 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $71,615 | — | #17 of 120 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,617 | — | #8 of 101 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $64,004 | — | #11 of 43 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,841 | — | #74 of 176 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $57,644 | — | #6 of 11 |
| Graphic Communications | $54,711 | — | #2 of 6 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | $54,552 | — | #418 of 757 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $54,379 | — | #175 of 290 |
| Real Estate | $51,228 | — | #4 of 11 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $48,961 | — | #14 of 496 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $38,866 | — | #144 of 637 |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | $32,090 | — | #44 of 199 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $31,370 | — | #31 of 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Columbus State Community College design and applied arts graduates make?
Graduates earn $50,921 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Columbus State Community College rank for design and applied arts?
Among 26 colleges reporting earnings for design and applied arts graduates, Columbus State Community College ranks #7 by median pay four years after graduation, and #7 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is design and applied arts at Columbus State Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 41% more than the national median for design and applied arts ($36,116).
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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.