The Worst Colleges for Bachelor’s Degree Payoff, Ranked

The Art Academy of Cincinnati has roots in the McMicken School of Drawing and Design, founded in 1869 to promote taste and design in industrial arts. Joseph Longworth later played a major role in the founding of both the Cincinnati Art Museum and the Art Academy.

At $4,000, the 10-year payoff is positive but extremely modest. That is not unusual for small art schools, where graduates may spend years building clients, portfolios, gallery connections, or design careers. The number may rise for alumni who move into steadier commercial creative work.