by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Art Center College of Design degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Art Center College of Design measures up.
Among the majors Art Center College of Design offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other Engineering-Related Fields | #3 of 3 |
| Engineering | #3 of 3 |
| Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician | #11 of 11 |
| Mechanics | #11 of 11 |
| Engineering-Related Fields | #39 of 39 |
| Illustration | #55 of 59 |
| Photography | #59 of 63 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics & Special Effects | #62 of 65 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | #64 of 64 |
| Architecture / Urban Planning | #66 of 68 |
Unfortunately, College Factual was unable to determine the value ranking of Art Center College of Design due to a lack of data.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Art Center College of Design costs about $58,659. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $234,637 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $75,683 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $48,661 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $58,659 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $234,637 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Art Center College of Design net price and the factors that affect it.
What Art Center College of Design costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Art Center College of Design shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $42,545 |
| $30K–$48K | $40,905 |
| $48K–$75K | $46,301 |
| $75K–$110K | $52,165 |
| Over $110K | $60,976 |
About 63% of Art Center College of Design undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $18,895 per year. Get more details on the Art Center College of Design financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing a school’s average total cost to other schools of a similar quality. Unfortunately we did not have enough data to determine the value of Art Center College of Design. See the net price page for more information.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.