Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor's degree · Columbus College of Art & Design · Columbus, OH
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
| College | Earnings (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 |
Other programs at Columbus College of Art & Design
- Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor's degree
$28,994 - Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's degree
$27,970 - Visual and Performing Arts, GeneralMaster's degree
$27,543 - Graphic CommunicationsBachelor's degree
$20,110
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.