by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how CIA ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at CIA was ranked #79 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #3 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 79 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 81 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cleveland Institute of Art handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 42% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CIA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $18,839 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at CIA is $488 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CIA was $1,910 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,680 | $44,680 |
| Fees | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,520 | $12,520 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,950 | $2,950 |
Learn more about CIA tuition and fees.
The fine arts program at CIA awarded 25 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cleveland Institute of Art with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
CIA does not offer an online option for its fine arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CIA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Cleveland Institute of Art.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 65 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.