Universities/CA/Art Center College of Design

Art Center College of Design

Pasadena, CA · Private Nonprofit · 2,017 students

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$72k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
75%Acceptance Rate
79%Graduation Rate
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Is Art Center College of Design worth it?
✅ Excellent ROI
$276,680 total cost vs $872,064 estimated 10-year earnings
10
ROI Score / 10

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Your intended major
$66,860/yr starting → $92,293/yr at 5 years
Years to graduate4 yrs
3 yrs4 yrs (avg)6 yrs
Annual living expenses$15,000
$8k$15k (avg)$30k
Annual scholarship / grant$0
$0$54k

Your Total Investment

Tuition (4 yrs)$216,680
Living expenses (4 yrs)$60,000
Scholarships / grants-$0
Total Cost$276,680

Estimated 10-Year Earnings

Years 1–2 (starting salary)$133,720
Years 3–10 (mid-career salary)$738,344
Total 10-yr Earnings$872,064

Key Numbers

$595,384
Net Return (10yr)
Earnings minus total cost
4.1 yrs
Break-Even
After graduation
+65%
vs National Avg
vs avg US college grad
10/10
ROI Score
Excellent
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