Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
Lakewood, Colorado. 2,050 undergraduates.
Graduates' median debt ($31,061) equals 68% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($45,764). That is a heavy load relative to pay; compare net price and programs carefully.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 37% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 54% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $36,114 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $45,764 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $31,061 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
8 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 24 | $45,767 | $62,259 | $51,125 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 162 | $38,282 | $40,711 | $42,500 |
| Graphic Communications | 46 | $33,675 | $30,709 | $32,240 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 10 | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 14 | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 8 | — | — | — |
| Music | 1 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 1 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
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Quick answers
- How much does Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design cost per year?
- The average net price at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $32,562 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design graduates earn?
- Former Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design students earn a median of $45,764 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design?
- 37% of Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design is $31,061. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
