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Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA · Private Nonprofit · General
Art Center College of Design is a private nonprofit institution in Pasadena, CA. With a 75% admission rate. Enrolls 2,054 students, offers 5 programs with earnings data, and has a 79% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
75%
SAT Combined (75th)
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Enrollment
2,054
Completion Rate
79%
Cost of Attendance
$71,652
In-State Tuition
$51,640
Out-of-State Tuition
$51,640
Programs
5
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 5 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($72K)
Showing 5 of 5 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graphic CommunicationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,010 | — | $71,652 | 0.9x | |
| 2 | Engineering-Related FieldsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $66,860 | — | $71,652 | 0.9x | |
| 3 | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $59,384 | — | $71,652 | 0.8x | |
| 4 | Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,053 | $81,385 | $71,652 | 0.7x | |
| 5 | Film/Video and Photographic ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $22,988 | $33,995 | $71,652 | 0.3x |