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The bachelor's program at CCAD was ranked #135 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #5 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 127 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 135 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools | 148 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbus College of Art and Design handed out 154 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 172 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from CCAD. This makes it the #244 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at CCAD paid an average of $1,305 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,150 | $39,150 |
| Fees | $500 | $500 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,450 | $11,450 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,768 | $3,768 |
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Of the 154 visual & performing arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from CCAD, about 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CCAD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbus College of Art and Design with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 108 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 15 |
CCAD does not offer an online option for its visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CCAD Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 visual & performing arts majors earned their master's degree from CCAD. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbus College of Art and Design with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Columbus College of Art and Design.
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 123 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 18 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 13 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.