All CCAD majors by area
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $27,970 | $48,204 | $27,000 |
| Film and Photography | $28,994 | $43,661 | $27,000 |
| Studio Art | $25,751 | $32,061 | $27,000 |
| Crafts / Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | $20,110 | $33,389 | $27,000 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design → Graphic designer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 1.7% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former CCAD students earn a median $40,664 ten years after starting college, more than 18% of Ohio colleges we cover. 56% graduate within six years.
CCAD majors questions
How many majors does CCAD offer?
Columbus College of Art & Design offers 5 bachelor's majors across 2 areas; the most majors are in Arts & Design and Communications & Media.
What is the highest-paying major at CCAD?
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates from Columbus College of Art & Design earn a median $48,204 four years after graduating, the highest of the 4 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which CCAD majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $32,061 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Columbus College of Art & Design overview