Cleveland Institute of Art— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$42,509
in 2021+20% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 20% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 11% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 5 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 53% | $18,000 |
| 1999 | — | — | 51% | $16,708 |
| 2000 | — | — | 45% | $15,819 |
| 2001 | — | — | 48% | $15,440 |
| 2002 | — | — | 56% | $16,625 |
| 2003 | — | — | 49% | $19,125 |
| 2004 | — | — | 68% | $19,950 |
| 2005 | — | — | 49% | $22,625 |
| 2006 | — | — | 68% | $22,625 |
| 2007 | — | — | 59% | $22,625 |
| 2008 | $35,400 | — | 66% | $20,894 |
| 2009 | — | — | 62% | $19,125 |
| 2010 | $31,100 | $32,686 | 52% | $20,125 |
| 2011 | — | $27,323 | 49% | $20,125 |
| 2012 | $32,700 | $29,539 | 58% | $23,000 |
| 2013 | $33,800 | $29,020 | 60% | $26,000 |
| 2014 | $35,900 | $28,458 | 60% | $27,000 |
| 2015 | $36,600 | $31,236 | 65% | $27,000 |
| 2016 | — | $32,033 | 68% | $27,000 |
| 2017 | — | $29,243 | 63% | $27,000 |
| 2018 | — | $34,119 | 56% | $26,953 |
| 2019 | — | $32,535 | 64% | $27,000 |
| 2020 | — | $32,707 | 60% | $26,000 |
| 2021 | $42,509 | $35,626 | 64% | $26,500 |
| 2022 | — | $30,692 | 56% | — |
| 2023 | — | $32,681 | 73% | — |
| 2024 | — | $32,072 | 68% | — |
| 2025 | — | $29,208 | 58% | — |