College ranking sites aim to help consumers find good value for their higher education investment. Not all ranking systems are created equal, but CIA is proud to be mentioned among some trusted sources:
College Factual
CIA is No. 1! College Factual's data-driven ranking system lists CIA as the most focused college for Medical Illustration & Informatics in the country.
Princeton Review’s 2020 Best College’s by Region
CIA is listed as Princeton’s list of 158 best colleges and universities in the Midwest.
PayScale’s Best Schools for Art Majors
CIA ranks in the top 30 percent of schools nationally for art majors based on salary potential.
Niche.com
This site rated CIA 33 on its national list of Best Colleges for Design; 35 for Best Colleges for Film and Photography; and 40 for Best Colleges for Art.
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