by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at CIA. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #11 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CIA highly for design & applied arts, coming in at #422 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 422 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Ohio | 15 of 21 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 66 of 77 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in design & applied arts at CIA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 63 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Cleveland Institute of Art handed out 63 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
CIA ranks competitively among schools offering design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
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 |
CIA granted 34 bachelor’s completions in illustration in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
CIA awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees in industrial and product design in the latest year of data — 45% to women and 55% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (64%).
CIA awarded 8 bachelor’s degrees in game and interactive media design in the latest year of data — 38% to women and 62% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (88%).
CIA awarded 7 bachelor’s degrees in graphic design in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).
CIA awarded 3 bachelor’s degrees in interior design recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).