Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 44.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 42.2%
- Retention Rate
- 49.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $31,632
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $25,250
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 31:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 26.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $268/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | Bachelor | $22,986 | $37,875 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate | $22,846 | |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $19,113 | $18,625 |
| Graphic Communications. | Associate | $18,498 | |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Associate | $16,703 | $20,000 |
| Music. | Associate | $16,478 | $20,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates face significant financial challenges with median debt of $25,250 against median earnings of just $31,632 ten years out. This creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 80%, well above the recommended 40% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $268 consume about 10% of typical graduate income. Only 27% of borrowers successfully repay their loans on schedule. Most graduates enter entry-level positions in film production, audio engineering, and digital media where starting salaries often remain low. The 84% employment rate looks promising until you consider that median earnings one year after graduation are only $20,763. Despite Hollywood connections and hands-on training, this represents a weak return on investment for most students.