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
Columbus College of Art and Design looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $470,556 in completion-adjusted ROI.
Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 24.5 years.
4-year net cost
$117,756
Estimated debt
$73,009
Early salary signal
$37,599
Graduation rate
56%
Why this score?
High Risk is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($117,756), estimated debt ($73,009), early-career salary ($37,599), 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.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
Programs
BACHELORS
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24
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$470,556
Salary Outlook
$37,599
Estimated Debt
$73,009
Payback
16.3 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.
Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.
BACHELORS
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21
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$420,038
Salary Outlook
$34,056
Estimated Debt
$73,009
Payback
18 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.
MASTERS
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17
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$333,591
Salary Outlook
$27,992
Estimated Debt
$73,009
Payback
21.9 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.
BACHELORS
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15
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$305,813
Salary Outlook
$26,043
Estimated Debt
$73,009
Payback
23.5 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.
BACHELORS
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14
High Risk
Data Confidence
Medium
Completion ROI
$291,046
Salary Outlook
$25,008
Estimated Debt
$73,009
Payback
24.5 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
$846,324
Risk-adjusted ROI
$470,556
Value at risk
$375,768
Payback
16.3 years
BACHELORS
21
High Risk
On-time ROI
$755,464
Risk-adjusted ROI
$420,038
Value at risk
$335,426
Payback
18 years
MASTERS
17
High Risk
On-time ROI
$599,984
Risk-adjusted ROI
$333,591
Value at risk
$266,393
Payback
21.9 years
BACHELORS
15
High Risk
On-time ROI
$550,024
Risk-adjusted ROI
$305,813
Value at risk
$244,211
Payback
23.5 years
BACHELORS
14
High Risk
On-time ROI
$523,464
Risk-adjusted ROI
$291,046
Value at risk
$232,418
Payback
24.5 years
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