Cleveland Institute of Music
- Graduation Rate
- 70% B-
- Solid completion rate — most students graduate
- Earnings (10yr)
- $32,641 D+
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $28,226 F
- 65% more than the typical college
- Acceptance Rate
- 47% A-
- Selective, but achievable with strong credentials
Bottom line: A C- overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 12.3× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $12.3 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $12.3 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $1,272,313.
What The Data Says
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A C- overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduate earnings fall 20% below the national college median.
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Every $1 invested returns $12.3 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland Institute of Music is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private Special-Focus Institution
- Carnegie Class
- Special Focus
- Enrollment
- 159
- Setting
- Urban
- Primary Strengths
- Visual & Performing Arts
Why students choose Cleveland Institute of Music
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
Selective — admits about 47% of applicants. Run your numbers in the admissions predictor below.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $28,226 a year after grants and scholarships — 65% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $32,641 ten years after enrolling — 20% below the typical college, against $24,968 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Cleveland Institute of Music is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Will I Be Accepted?
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Cleveland Institute of Music? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Cleveland, Ohio, Cleveland Institute of Music reviews applications selectively. The acceptance rate runs near 47%. The graduation rate is roughly 70%.
- Acceptance Rate
- 47%
- Retention Rate
- 90%
- Full-Time Faculty
- 28%
- Faculty Salary (mo)
- $7,572
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 6:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.72
- Applicants
- 378
- Admitted
- 137
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Cleveland Institute of Music? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Cleveland Institute of Music is $52,880, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $28,226. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $23,782 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $24,968 in federal student loans.
- In-State Tuition
- $52,880
- Out-of-State
- $52,880
- Avg Net Price
- $28,226
- Median Debt
- $24,968
- Pell Grant Rate
- 14%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 32%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $23,782
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $29,767
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $16,884
- Family Income $110K+
- $32,629
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Cleveland Institute of Music — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Cleveland Institute of Music Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Cleveland Institute of Music report median earnings of $32,641, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $20,170
- 10 Years
- $32,641
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.76x
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 90%
- Earning > $25K
- 38%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (36)
- 65%
- 100% (36)
- 65%
- 100% (36)
- 65%
- 100% (36)
- 65%
How Cleveland Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is Cleveland Institute of Music Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Cleveland Institute of Music delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $28,226/year ($112,904 total). Graduates earn $32,641 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $1,385,217 in total earnings — a net gain of $1,272,313 (12.3× your investment). The median debt is $24,968, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 70% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $112,904
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $1,385,217
- Net Return
- $1,272,313
- ROI Multiple
- 12.3×
- Cost Per Year
- $28,226
- Median Debt
- $24,968
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 70%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Institutional Finances
Data: NCES IPEDS
- Federal Grants
- $4,699,330
- Investment Income
- $-7,535,731
Top Programs
The fields Cleveland Institute of Music awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Visual & Performing Arts 100% $21,979 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Cleveland Institute of Music's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
- C-Art Director$105,180 · 5% growthAdaptable 60
- C-Animator$86,120 · 3% growthAdaptable 60
- D+Fashion Designer$79,600 · 1% growthAdaptable 60
- D+Interior Designer$62,510 · 4% growthAdaptable 60
- C-Museum Curator$59,880 · 8% growthAdaptable 60
- D+Graphic Designer$58,910 · 3% growthVulnerable 48
- D+Photographer$40,760 · 4% growthAdaptable 60
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Cleveland Institute of Music? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Cleveland, Ohio, Cleveland Institute of Music reviews applications selectively. The acceptance rate runs near 47%. The graduation rate is roughly 70%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Cleveland Institute of Music? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Cleveland Institute of Music is $52,880, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $28,226. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $23,782 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $24,968 in federal student loans.
Is Cleveland Institute of Music Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Cleveland Institute of Music report median earnings of $32,641, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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