by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at California College of the Arts. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates California College of the Arts among the top schools in the country for graphic communications, ranked #39 out of 146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Graphic Communications Schools | 39 of 146 |
| Best Graphic Communications Schools in California | 9 of 37 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in graphic communications at California College of the Arts, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Master’s | 17 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California College of the Arts handed out 51 bachelor’s degrees in graphic communications.
California College of the Arts holds a strong position among schools offering graphic communications at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Graphic Communications graduates with a bachelor’s degree from California College of the Arts report a median salary of $46,179 a year. This is below $48,258, the median for all majors at California College of the Arts.
To complete a bachelor’s at California College of the Arts, graphic communications students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is below $27,594, the typical median for all majors at California College of the Arts.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,792 | $59,376 |
| Fees | $850 | $850 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 37% of graphic communications bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of graphic communications bachelor’s degree graduates at California College of the Arts are White. Roughly 25% of graduates fell into this category.
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 graphic communications.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 3 |
California College of the Arts conferred 51 bachelor’s completions in animation, interactive technology, video graphics, and special effects in the most recent reporting year — 63% to women and 37% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (25%).
Graduate study is also available at California College of the Arts. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Graphic Communications | 17 |
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