Kansas City Art Institute

What are the graduation rates for students at Kansas City Art Institute?

In 2024-25 reporting, KCAI's four-year graduation rate was 49%, while its six-year rate was 58%. These measures follow defined cohorts of first-time, full-time students seeking a bachelor's degree; they do not describe every student who attends, including all transfers.

The difference between the two rates shows that some students completed after the fourth year. A reported first-year retention rate of 78% measures a different outcome: whether students returned the following fall, not whether they ultimately graduated. Applicants weighing the cost of an additional year should ask how frequently their intended major's required courses are offered and plan a term-by-term path with an adviser.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Kansas City Art Institute?

Federal College Scorecard program data report earnings measured about one year after completion for some KCAI fields. These are outcomes for federally aided students included in the applicable reporting groups, not salary offers or predictions for all graduates.

• Design and Applied Arts: reported median earnings of $21,327.
• Fine and Studio Arts: reported median earnings of $19,245.
• Graphic Communications: reported median earnings of $15,235.
• Film/Video and Photographic Arts: reported median earnings of $15,126.

These field-level categories may group more than one major, and early-career earnings can reflect part-time work, self-employment, further study, or the time needed to build a client base. The figures are useful alongside program costs and borrowing plans, but they are too narrow to serve as a complete measure of a creative career. KCAI's career guidance and internship resources should likewise be evaluated separately from verified employment outcomes.