by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how CIA ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at CIA was ranked #207 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #9 in Ohio.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Cleveland Institute of Art handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from CIA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $18,508 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,186 for all fine arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CIA, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,162 for all fine arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at CIA is $488 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Cleveland Institute of Art.
Of the 43 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in fine arts from CIA in 2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CIA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 66 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 4 |
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