Is Kansas City Art Institute worth it?
Kansas City Art Institute is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Kansas City, Missouri (large city). It awarded 137 degrees in 2024, most often in illustration; animation, interactive technology, video graphics; and graphic design.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$22,643
Median earnings 4 years after
$36,640
Median earnings 10 years after
$37,032
Average net price
$27,650
Completion rate
58%
Completions (2024)
137
Years to pay back
3.0 years
Students (undergrad)
812
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $22,906 | $37,718 | 90 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $29,513 | $43,070 | 60 |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's | $17,852 | $30,798 | 29 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's | $22,619 | $34,253 | 19 |
| Area Studies | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 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 | 40 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | Bachelor's | 28 |
| Graphic Design | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | Bachelor's | 13 |
| Painting | Bachelor's | 12 |
| Printmaking | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts | Bachelor's | 7 |
| Sculpture | Bachelor's | 5 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | Bachelor's | 4 |
| Industrial and Product Design | Bachelor's | 2 |
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Sources: federal figures for Kansas City Art Institute. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Missouri. Counts under 10 are not published.
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