by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how California College of the Arts ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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California College of the Arts was ranked #60 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for fine arts majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #9 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California College of the Arts handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 45% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from California College of the Arts. This makes it the #19 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from California College of the Arts go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $17,690 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at California College of the Arts, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $37,523 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,127 for all fine arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at California College of the Arts is $248 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at California College of the Arts was $2,379 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,096 | $57,096 |
| Fees | $850 | $850 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,165 | $21,165 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,798 | $3,798 |
Learn more about California College of the Arts tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 30% of fine arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California College of the Arts with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 8 |
California College of the Arts does not offer an online option for its fine arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the California College of the Arts Online Learning page.
Fine Arts majors graduating with a master's degree from California College of the Arts make a median salary of $24,495 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $32,650.
The fine arts program at California College of the Arts awarded 29 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 34% of these degrees went to men with the other 66% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California College of the Arts with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at California College of the Arts.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 125 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 49 |