Career Services Statistics
In today's competitive job market, having the right skills is critical to your success. What will it
take to be successful? The Art Institute of Colorado is a leader in career-oriented education in the
design, media arts, and culinary arts professions. Our goal is to help our students cultivate and refine
the talent and skills which are the foundation for success and essential in today's marketplace.
How do graduates of The Art Institute of Colorado fare in the job market? Of all 2006 Art Institute
of Colorado graduates available for employment, 88.7% were working in a field related to their program
of study within six months of graduation. The average starting salary for those grads was $30,389. The
chart below reflects employment statistics for our graduates, listed by program.
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Culinary Management - Bachelor's Degree |
| Number of Graduates Available for Placement Within Six Months of Graduation |
22 |
| Number of Graduates Employed |
21 |
| Percentage of Graduates Employed in Related Field |
95.5% |
| Average Starting Salary |
$33,489 |
|
Digital Filmmaking & Video Production - Bachelor's Degree |
| Number of Graduates Available for Placement Within Six Months of Graduation |
8 |
| Number of Graduates Employed |
7 |
| Percentage of Graduates Employed in Related Field |
87.5 |
| Average Starting Salary |
$23,991 |
|
Graphic Design - Bachelor's Degree |
| Number of Graduates Available for Placement Within Six Months of Graduation |
49 |
| Number of Graduates Employed |
49 |
| Percentage of Graduates Employed in Related Field |
100.0% |
| Average Starting Salary |
$30,479 |
|
Industrial Design - Bachelor's Degree |
| Number of Graduates Available for Placement Within Six Months of Graduation |
43 |
| Number of Graduates Employed |
34 |
| Percentage of Graduates Employed in Related Field |
79.1% |
| Average Starting Salary |
$32,853 |
|
Interior Design - Bachelor's Degree |
| Number of Graduates Available for Placement Within Six Months of Graduation |
47 |
| Number of Graduates Employed |
43 |
| Percentage of Graduates Employed in Related Field |
91.5% |
| Average Starting Salary |
$31,675 |
|
Media Arts & Animation - Bachelor's Degree |
| Number of Graduates Available for Placement Within Six Months of Graduation |
53 |
| Number of Graduates Employed |
39 |
| Percentage of Graduates Employed in Related Field |
73.6% |
| Average Starting Salary |
$29,462 |
|
Photography - Bachelor's Degree |
| Number of Graduates Available for Placement Within Six Months of Graduation |
30 |
| Number of Graduates Employed |
23 |
| Percentage of Graduates Employed in Related Field |
76.7 |
| Average Starting Salary |
$28,218 |
|
Visual Effects & Motion Graphics - Bachelor's Degree |
| Number of Graduates Available for Placement Within Six Months of Graduation |
11 |
| Number of Graduates Employed |
9 |
| Percentage of Graduates Employed in Related Field |
81.8 |
| Average Starting Salary |
$35,784 |
|
Web Design & Interactive Media - Bachelor's Degree |
| Number of Graduates Available for Placement Within Six Months of Graduation |
16 |
| Number of Graduates Employed |
16 |
| Percentage of Graduates Employed in Related Field |
100.0 |
| Average Starting Salary |
$35,762 |
|
Total Bachelor's Degree Programs |
| Number of Graduates Available for Placement Within Six Months of Graduation |
280 |
| Number of Graduates Employed |
242 |
| Percentage of Graduates Employed in Related Field |
86.4% |
| Average Starting Salary |
$31,227 |
|
Culinary Arts - Associate's Degree |
| Number of Graduates Available for Placement Within Six Months of Graduation |
76 |
| Number of Graduates Employed |
76 |
| Percentage of Graduates Employed in Related Field |
100.0% |
| Average Starting Salary |
$30,677 |
|
Graphic Design - Associate's Degree |
| Number of Graduates Available for Placement Within Six Months of Graduation |
22 |
| Number of Graduates Employed |
21 |
| Percentage of Graduates Employed in Related Field |
95.5% |
| Average Starting Salary |
$28,985 |
|
Photography - Associate's Degree |
| Number of Graduates Available for Placement Within Six Months of Graduation |
26 |
| Number of Graduates Employed |
19 |
| Percentage of Graduates Employed in Related Field |
73.1% |
| Average Starting Salary |
$24,314 |
|
Video Production - Associate's Degree |
| Number of Graduates Available for Placement Within Six Months of Graduation |
16 |
| Number of Graduates Employed |
15 |
| Percentage of Graduates Employed in Related Field |
93.8% |
| Average Starting Salary |
$25,384 |
|
Web Design Interactive Media - Associate's Degree |
| Number of Graduates Available for Placement Within Six Months of Graduation |
1 |
| Number of Graduates Employed |
1 |
| Percentage of Graduates Employed in Related Field |
100.0% |
| Average Starting Salary |
$19,500 |
|
Total Associate's Degree Programs |
| Number of Graduates Available for Placement Within Six Months of Graduation |
141 |
| Number of Graduates Employed |
132 |
| Percentage of Graduates Employed in Related Field |
93.6% |
| Average Starting Salary |
$28,806 |
|
The Art of Cooking - Diploma |
| Number of Graduates Available for Placement Within Six Months of Graduation |
11 |
| Number of Graduates Employed |
9 |
| Percentage of Graduates Employed in Related Field |
81.8% |
| Average Starting Salary |
$31,067 |
|
Totals |
| Number of Graduates Available for Placement Within Six Months of Graduation |
432 |
| Number of Graduates Employed |
383 |
| Percentage of Graduates Employed in Related Field |
88.7% |
| Average Starting Salary |
$30,389 |
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