Design Institute of San Diego
- Earnings (10yr)
- $46,920 C+
- Roughly in line with national averages
- Net Price
- $44,010 F
- 157% more than the typical college
- Acceptance Rate
- 100% F
- Accessible to most qualified applicants
- Enrollment
- 77
Bottom line: A D+ overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 5.3× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $5.3 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $5.3 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $762,441.
What The Data Says
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A D+ overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Every $1 invested returns $5.3 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Design Institute of San Diego
Design Institute of San Diego 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 for-profit Special-Focus Institution
- Carnegie Class
- Special Focus
- Enrollment
- 77
- Setting
- Urban
- Primary Strengths
- Visual & Performing Arts
Why students choose Design Institute of San Diego
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
Accessible — admits about 100% of applicants. Run your numbers in the admissions predictor below.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $44,010 a year after grants and scholarships — 157% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $46,920 ten years after enrolling — 15% above the typical college, against $36,844 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 Design Institute of San Diego is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Will I Be Accepted?
Enter your credentials to see your chances at this school.
Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Design Institute of San Diego? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in San Diego, California, Design Institute of San Diego admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 100%.
- Acceptance Rate
- 100%
- Faculty Salary (mo)
- $7,708
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 7:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.75
- Applicants
- 8
- Admitted
- 8
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 Design Institute of San Diego? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Design Institute of San Diego is $29,300, 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 $44,010. The median graduate leaves with about $36,844 in federal student loans.
- In-State Tuition
- $29,300
- Out-of-State
- $29,300
- Avg Net Price
- $44,010
- Median Debt
- $36,844
- Pell Grant Rate
- 51%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 63%
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 Design Institute of San Diego — 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 Design Institute of San Diego Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Design Institute of San Diego earn a median of $46,920, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $46,916
- 8 Years
- $54,686
- 10 Years
- $46,920
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.79x
- Earning > $25K
- 57%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (2)
- 33%
- 100% (2)
- 33%
- 100% (2)
- 33%
- 100% (2)
- 33%
How Design Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
College ROI Calculator
Is Design Institute of San Diego Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Design Institute of San Diego delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $44,010/year ($176,040 total). Graduates earn $46,920 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $938,481 in total earnings — a net gain of $762,441 (5.3× your investment). The median debt is $36,844, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $176,040
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $938,481
- Net Return
- $762,441
- ROI Multiple
- 5.3×
- Cost Per Year
- $44,010
- Median Debt
- $36,844
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Design Institute of San Diego 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% $42,372 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 Design Institute of San Diego'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 Design Institute of San Diego? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in San Diego, California, Design Institute of San Diego admits most of the students who apply; the acceptance rate is roughly 100%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Design Institute of San Diego? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Design Institute of San Diego is $29,300, 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 $44,010. The median graduate leaves with about $36,844 in federal student loans.
Is Design Institute of San Diego Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Design Institute of San Diego earn a median of $46,920, roughly in line with the national average for college graduates.
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