OH | PRIVATE NONPROFIT
Degreeli reads this school through school + degree value, not prestige alone. Start with the Value Score, then expand each program to see cost, salary, payback, and risk.
Overview
Cleveland Institute of Art looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $476,747 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 23.4 years.
4-year net cost
$116,832
Estimated debt
$72,436
Early salary signal
$36,775
Graduation rate
58%
Why this score?
High Risk is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($116,832), estimated debt ($72,436), early-career salary ($36,775), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives. The main caution is that debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
Programs
BACHELORS
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24
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$476,747
Salary Outlook
$36,775
Estimated Debt
$72,436
Payback
16.5 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risks
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.
BACHELORS
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16
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$316,382
Salary Outlook
$25,937
Estimated Debt
$72,436
Payback
23.4 years
Strengths
Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.
Risks
Total cost may be high relative to expected early-career salary.
Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.
Payback could take longer than many families expect.
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ROI Snapshot
BACHELORS
24
High Risk
On-time ROI
$826,108
Risk-adjusted ROI
$476,747
Value at risk
$349,361
Payback
16.5 years
BACHELORS
16
High Risk
On-time ROI
$548,228
Risk-adjusted ROI
$316,382
Value at risk
$231,846
Payback
23.4 years
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