How much money do Columbus College of Art and Design graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $28,800 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $38,100 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for CCAD graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Fine and Studio Arts with a median starting salary of $25,800 followed by Design and Applied Arts paying $24,200 and Film/Video and Photographic Arts graduates who have a median starting income of $23,300 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Columbus College of Art and Design graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) | $25,800 |
| Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) | $24,200 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) | $23,300 |
| Graphic Communications (Bachelor’s Degree) | $19,600 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=202170 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Columbus College of Art and Design.