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Cleveland Institute of Art

Cleveland, OH cia.edu 560 students

The Cleveland Institute of Art is situated in Cleveland's University Circle, a vibrant cultural and academic hub. The campus is small, fostering a close-knit community of artists and designers. Students benefit from the school's intensive studio-based approach, with a focus on developing individual artistic voices. Its location provides easy access to world-class museums and arts organizations, offering unique opportunities for collaboration and inspiration.

Programs
3
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$20,535
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$47,880
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Cleveland Institute of Art's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 38% of students receive Pell Grants; 81% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $31,870, roughly 33% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $23,681 $94,724
$30K – $48K $24,660 $98,640
$48K – $75K $24,259 $97,036
$75K – $110K $25,440 $101,760
$110K+ $61,310 $245,240
Sticker price (no aid) $47,880 $191,520
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Cleveland Institute of Art

3 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
27
$18,839/yr Moderate -0.0x
Design Compare across schools →
21
$23,358/yr High 0.2x
Graphic Communications Compare across schools →
15
$19,409/yr High 0.0x