The Modern College of Design
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 53% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
The Modern College of Design is a private for-profit institution located in Kettering, Ohio with approximately 211 undergraduate students enrolled. The Modern College of Design has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The average net price after financial aid is $39,359 per year. The graduation rate is 69%, and the typical graduate earns $31,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the small, focused environment (just 189 students) and relatively low median debt of $12,000 at graduation are genuine positives for a design-focused education. However, a 62% graduation rate means roughly 4 in 10 students don't finish, and median earnings of $31,800 a decade out raise real questions about whether the $34,709 annual net price pays off long-term. Worth considering only if you've researched specific program outcomes, have a clear career plan in design, and are confident this environment — not a broader art school or community college pathway — is the right fit for you.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 22% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (211 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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