Below are the key facts about this program at California College of the Arts. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #56 out of 73 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks California College of the Arts among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, coming in at #610 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 610 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in California | 76 of 164 |
Here is each degree level offered in visual & performing arts at California College of the Arts, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 142 |
| Master’s | 72 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at California College of the Arts includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 116 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 69 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 29 |
During the most recent reporting year, California College of the Arts conferred 142 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
California College of the Arts ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #56 out of 73 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from California College of the Arts earn a median of $49,256 a year. This is higher than $48,258, the median for all majors at California College of the Arts.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at California College of the Arts, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $28,125 in student loans. This is above $27,594, the typical median for all majors at California College of the Arts.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,792 | $59,376 |
| Fees | $850 | $850 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at California College of the Arts were Non-Resident Alien. About 39% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 56 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Graduate study is also available at California College of the Arts. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 72 |
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