Columbus College of Art & Design— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$40,664
in 2021+39% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 39% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price increased 39% since 2010 — costs are rising faster than inflation
- •Graduation rate improved by 22 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 34% | $10,750 |
| 1999 | — | — | 40% | $12,689 |
| 2000 | — | — | 33% | $11,625 |
| 2001 | — | — | 50% | $7,875 |
| 2002 | — | — | 38% | $9,000 |
| 2003 | — | — | 40% | $14,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 49% | $15,125 |
| 2005 | — | — | 50% | $14,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 55% | $14,175 |
| 2007 | — | — | 61% | $14,125 |
| 2008 | $29,200 | — | 62% | $13,845 |
| 2009 | — | — | 64% | $14,312 |
| 2010 | $31,400 | $21,130 | 59% | $17,125 |
| 2011 | — | $27,401 | 61% | $19,500 |
| 2012 | $32,800 | $22,361 | 64% | $21,494 |
| 2013 | $31,700 | $26,219 | 55% | $23,500 |
| 2014 | $31,100 | $22,233 | 59% | $26,000 |
| 2015 | $32,200 | $31,901 | 56% | $27,000 |
| 2016 | — | $25,602 | 60% | $26,972 |
| 2017 | — | $27,281 | 61% | $24,116 |
| 2018 | — | $18,539 | 61% | $21,750 |
| 2019 | — | $21,629 | 62% | $21,500 |
| 2020 | — | $27,299 | 65% | $20,700 |
| 2021 | $40,664 | $26,493 | 61% | $20,500 |
| 2022 | — | $19,136 | 60% | — |
| 2023 | — | $28,136 | 60% | — |
| 2024 | — | $30,139 | 61% | — |
| 2025 | — | $29,439 | 56% | — |