Art Center College of Design Rankings by Salary Score™
Salary and Debt by Major at Art Center College of Design
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Art Center College of Design's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Art Center College of Design to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for Art Center College of Design Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | Not Reported | $54,710 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | $31,000 | $45,440 | |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $34,120 | $60,840 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $32,000 | $23,650 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $35,500 | $22,390 | |
| Graphic Communications | Not Reported | $61,220 | |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $51,640 | $78,340 |
Salary Score ™ for Art Center College of Design Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Not Reported | $77,720 |
Most Recent Reviews
The program is flexible and depends a lot on what you make out of it. If you are a comfortable with self-driven learning, and does not require a structured learning environment, you will thrive in this program. But if structure and guidance is essential to your learning, this program is not for you.
Pros: Facilities, staff (Lab track), quality of instructors and visiting instructors, the criticality of the program. The program is critical (conceptual, creative, current with contemporary discourse) yet also connected to a strong alum network and lots of industry events/exposure. Career office is supportive. Cons: Tuition, the "main" campus where all administration, library access and some facilities are located is a 20-30 minute drive.