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Best Design and Applied Arts Schools in Ohio
Top Design and Applied Arts programs in Ohio ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 20
Avg major earnings: $49,588
Top Design and Applied Arts Programs in Ohio
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Dayton #93 national | $50,910 |
| 2 | Ohio State University #112 national | $56,414 |
| 3 | Miami University-Oxford #323 national | $54,530 |
| 4 | Cedarville University #350 national | $48,514 |
| 5 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus #442 national | $56,482 |
| 6 | Baldwin Wallace University #520 national | N/A |
| 7 | Ohio University-Main Campus #575 national | $42,105 |
| 8 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus #793 national | $44,382 |
| 9 | Cleveland Institute of Art #851 national | N/A |
| 10 | Kent State University at Kent #923 national | $45,915 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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