Cornish College of the Arts

Seattle, WA · Private nonprofit · Visit Website

Cornish College of the Arts is located in Seattle's Denny Triangle, part of the South Lake Union neighborhood, placing students in a dynamic urban environment. As an art college, the focus is on fostering creativity and artistic expression. Its location provides access to Seattle's cultural resources and professional arts scene.

Programs Analyzed
4
Avg Grad Earnings
$20,343/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
14/100
Tuition (Sticker Price)
$39,913/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 30% of students receive Pell Grants and 73% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $28,155 $112,620 1.8x
$30K – $48K $30,948 $123,792 1.6x
$48K – $75K $36,693 $146,772 1.4x
$75K – $110K $40,853 $163,412 1.2x
$110K+ $44,405 $177,620 1.1x
Sticker price (no aid) $39,913 $159,652 1.3x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Cornish College of the Arts

4 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Fine and Studio Arts
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16 $16,621/yr Moderate 0.4x
Music
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15 $18,453/yr High 0.6x
Dance
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13 $27,255/yr Low 0.4x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
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13 $19,045/yr Moderate 0.4x
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