Is Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design worth it?
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is a private for-profit, four-year institution in Lakewood, Colorado (large suburb). It awarded 266 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in interior design; illustration; and animation, interactive technology, video graphics.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$30,506
Median earnings 4 years after
$41,363
Median earnings 10 years after
$42,958
Average net price
$32,363
Completion rate
32%
Completions (2024)
266
Years to pay back
3.1 years
Students (undergrad)
2,050
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $29,829 | $41,617 | 144 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Bachelor's | $37,268 | $48,472 | 63 |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's | $23,247 | $37,239 | 50 |
| Graphic Communications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Music | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Interior Design | Bachelor's | 73 |
| Illustration | Bachelor's | 60 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | Bachelor's | 46 |
| Computer Graphics | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | Bachelor's | 21 |
| Photography | Bachelor's | 14 |
| Art Teacher Education | Bachelor's | 10 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Photography | Certificate under 12 weeks | 1 |
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Sources: federal figures for Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Colorado. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page