by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how CCAD ranks among other schools offering degrees in design.
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The bachelor's program at CCAD was ranked #59 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #4 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 59 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbus College of Art and Design handed out 123 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 119 degrees were handed out.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CCAD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,970 a year. This is less than $32,606, which is the national median of all design majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at CCAD is $814 per month.
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In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CCAD was $1,305 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 | $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 |
Learn more about CCAD tuition and fees.
The design program at CCAD awarded 123 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 32% of these degrees went to men with the other 68% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in 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 design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the CCAD design bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CCAD Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Columbus College of Art and Design.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 18 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 13 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 12 |
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