by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how CIA stacks up against peers offering design & applied arts.
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CIA holds a strong position among schools offering design & applied arts. More specifically it was ranked #496 out of 603 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #19 in Ohio.
During the most recent reporting year, Cleveland Institute of Art conferred 63 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at CIA, design & applied arts graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $27,000, the typical median for all majors at CIA.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $42,530 | $45,600 |
| Fees | $3,100 | $3,100 |
Learn more about CIA tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 27% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at CIA are White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cleveland Institute of Art with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the design & applied arts majors at Cleveland Institute of Art.
The design & applied arts program at CIA offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Illustration | 34 |
| Industrial and Product Design | 11 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 8 |
| Graphic Design | 7 |
| Interior Design | 3 |
CIA conferred 34 degrees in illustration recently — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
CIA conferred 11 degrees in industrial and product design in the most recent reporting year — 45% to women and 55% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (64%).
CIA awarded 8 completions in game and interactive media design in the most recent reporting year — 38% to women and 62% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).
CIA granted 7 completions in graphic design in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
CIA granted 3 completions in interior design recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).