Art Center College of Design
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. median debt is moderately high. solid earnings of $62,300 within 10 years; strong 79% graduation rate.
About This School
Art Center College of Design is a private nonprofit institution located in Pasadena, California with approximately 2,017 undergraduate students enrolled. Art Center College of Design has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The average net price after financial aid is $48,661 per year. The graduation rate is 79%, and the typical graduate earns $62,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
The ArtCenter College of Design is a private art college in Pasadena, California.
This is a strong option for students serious about design careers — the 83% graduation rate signals real commitment from students who enroll, and median earnings of $62,300 a decade out are solid for an art school. That said, the $50,209 average net price is steep, and with $26,000 in median debt at graduation, you'll want to make sure financial aid and scholarships bring the cost to a manageable level before committing. Worth considering if you're laser-focused on design and have done the math on what you can realistically afford.
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Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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