Cornish College of the Arts's published cost of attendance is $60,273. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $31,806, mid-low-income families pay around $32,992, middle-income families pay about $34,781, mid-high-income families pay approximately $42,906, and higher-income families pay around $47,206.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $60,273 |
| Tuition and Fees | $41,684 |
| Room and Board | $16,030 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$20,211 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $40,062 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $31,806 |
| $30–48k | $32,992 |
| $48–75k | $34,781 |
| $75–110k | $42,906 |
| $110k+ | $47,206 |
Cornish College of the Arts's published cost of attendance is $60,273. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $31,806, mid-low-income families pay around $32,992, middle-income families pay about $34,781, mid-high-income families pay approximately $42,906, and higher-income families pay around $47,206. Azimuth ranks Cornish College of the Arts #1393 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. The affordability rank reflects both the sticker price and the debt load graduates carry, as net price and sticker price can differ substantially, shaping long-term financial outcomes. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $66,828; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at Cornish College of the Arts's median four-year earnings of $40,939, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. In a downside earnings scenario anchored on lower-earning program clusters, four-year earnings of $38,266 would substantially tighten the repayment picture — a pattern worth exploring at the program level rather than the institutional average. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Cornish College of the Arts earn median 4-year earnings of $40,939, placing Cornish College of the Arts in the 1.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $29,981 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Cornish College of the Arts in the 2.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Cornish College of the Arts #1422 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect the institution's focus on visual and performing arts, where career trajectories and earnings vary significantly by discipline and individual artistic success. The earnings pattern across Cornish College of the Arts's programs reflects the diversity of creative fields. Design and Applied Arts is the largest program with 38 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $53,773, representing 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft program graduates 26 students with median earnings of $43,576, while Fine and Studio Arts and Music round out the core program portfolio. The Dance program graduates 8 students with median 4-year earnings of $34,503. As a specialized arts institution, Cornish's graduate outcomes depend heavily on individual talent, portfolio strength, and post-graduation career choices in creative industries where earnings growth often extends beyond the immediate post-graduation period.
