Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Art Center College Of Design vary significantly by field of study. These rankings evaluate each program by post-graduation earnings, debt burden, and return on investment — not prestige or reputation.
Use this analysis to compare programs and understand which fields deliver the strongest outcomes.
Analyzing 7 programs with available earnings data.
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This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Art Center College Of Design.
Engineering-Related Fields. leads engineering & technology with 92K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Fields. | — | $92,293★ | — | 70 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | — | $90,188 |
Program rankings are derived entirely from post-graduation outcomes. We do not use reputation surveys, selectivity metrics, or SAT scores. This means some programs may rank differently than you'd expect based on prestige — and that's intentional.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
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Trajectory from early to mid-career
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Graphic Communications. leads communications with 38K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications. | — | $38,289 | — | 62 |
Design and Applied Arts. leads humanities & arts with 76K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. | — | $76,093★ | $85,769 | 228 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | — | $49,933 | $90,220 | 47 |
| Fine and Studio Arts.Small sample | — | $33,073 | — | 14 |
Architectural Sciences and Technology. leads other & interdisciplinary with 77K in median earnings.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. | — | $77,401 | — | 22 |
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
