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. In addition, we cover how CCAD ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at CCAD was ranked #195 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #9 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 187 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 195 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Columbus College of Art and Design handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CCAD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,751 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CCAD, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $61,130 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,127 for all fine arts majors across 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. 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.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in fine arts from CCAD in 2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the CCAD fine arts 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 fine arts majors at Columbus College of Art and Design.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 123 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 18 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.