How much money do Ringling College of Art and Design graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $35,200 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $41,800 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for Ringling College of Art and Design graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Graphic Communications with a median starting salary of $44,400 followed by Design and Applied Arts paying $24,000 and Film/Video and Photographic Arts graduates who have a median starting income of $15,300 .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Ringling College of Art and Design graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Graphic Communications (Bachelor’s Degree) | $44,400 |
| Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) | $24,000 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor’s Degree) | $15,300 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=136774 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Ringling College of Art and Design.