Fine and Studio Arts

Bachelor's degree · Columbus College of Art & Design · Columbus, OH

CIP 50.07

$25,751Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$32,061Median earnings 4 years after
$39,225Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
16Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Fine and Studio Arts at Columbus College of Art & Design earn a median of $25,751 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $41,367 four years after graduating (middle half: $26,241–$56,653). Median debt is $27,000, about 105% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's degree) at other Ohio schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Bowling Green
$31,128$27,000
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati
$29,431$28,000
Youngstown State University
Youngstown
$29,203$29,175
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus
$29,186$25,625
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
Zanesville
$29,053$25,250
Ohio University-Main Campus
Athens
$29,053$25,250
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
Lancaster
$29,053$25,250
Ohio University-Southern Campus
Ironton
$29,053$25,250
Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus
Chillicothe
$29,053$25,250
Ohio University-Eastern Campus
Saint Clairsville
$29,053$25,250
Miami University-Oxford
Oxford
$24,912$27,000
Cleveland State University
Cleveland
$23,352$26,750
Kenyon College
Gambier
$23,082$15,500
University of Akron Main Campus
Akron
$22,837$25,169
Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton
$22,631$26,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Fine and Studio Arts graduates from Columbus College of Art & Design make?

The median salary is $25,751 one year after graduation and $39,225 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.