Is Cleveland Institute of Art worth it?
Cleveland Institute of Art is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Cleveland, Ohio (large city). It awarded 127 degrees in 2024, most often in illustration; animation, interactive technology, video graphics; and industrial and product design.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$22,132
Median earnings 4 years after
$41,829
Median earnings 10 years after
$42,509
Average net price
$29,208
Completion rate
58%
Completions (2024)
127
Years to pay back
2.8 years
Students (undergrad)
539
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $23,358 | $47,147 | 82 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $18,839 | $33,253 | 47 |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's | $19,409 | N/A | 25 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | 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
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Illustration | Bachelor's | 34 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | Bachelor's | 21 |
| Industrial and Product Design | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator | Bachelor's | 11 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Painting | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Graphic Design | Bachelor's | 7 |
| Photography | Bachelor's | 6 |
| Drawing | Bachelor's | 6 |
| Sculpture | Bachelor's | 4 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 19% | 192 |
| Retail Trade | 16% | 156 |
| Manufacturing | 13% | 126 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 12% | 118 |
| Educational Services | 9% | 92 |
| Information | 5% | 50 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 4% | 44 |
| Construction | 3% | 34 |
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Sources: federal figures for Cleveland Institute of Art. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Ohio. Counts under 10 are not published.
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