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Art Center College of Design graduates report median earnings of $46,662 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

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Pasadena, CA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

Art Center College of Design is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Pasadena, California (midsize city). It awarded 608 degrees in 2024, most often in illustration; animation, interactive technology, video graphics; and graphic design.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$46,662

Median earnings 4 years after

$74,009

Median earnings 10 years after

$71,958

Average net price

$48,661

Completion rate

79%

Completions (2024)

608

Years to pay back

2.6 years

Students (undergrad)

2,017

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Design and Applied Arts	Bachelor's	$47,053	$76,093	246
Engineering-Related Fields	Bachelor's	$66,860	$92,293	55
Film/Video and Photographic Arts	Bachelor's	$22,988	$49,933	33
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians	Bachelor's	$59,384	$90,188	31
Graphic Communications	Bachelor's	$67,010	N/A	25
Architectural Sciences and Technology	Bachelor's	N/A	$77,401	N/A
Architectural Sciences and Technology	Master's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications	Bachelor's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications	Master's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians	Master's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Engineering-Related Fields	Master's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Design and Applied Arts	Master's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts	Master's	N/A	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts	Bachelor's	N/A	$33,073	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts	Master's	N/A	$30,188	N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Illustration	Bachelor's	140
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects	Bachelor's	95
Engineering-Related Fields, Other	Bachelor's	60
Graphic Design	Bachelor's	52
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician	Bachelor's	37
Cinematography and Film/Video Production	Bachelor's	34
Graphic Design	Master's	32
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other	Master's	23
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other	Bachelor's	22
Fine/Studio Arts, General	Master's	18

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