by our College Data Analytics TeamIs California College of the Arts worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
These California College of the Arts majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Human Computer Interaction | #8 of 10 |
| Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts | #11 of 13 |
| Metal & Jewelry Arts | #13 of 14 |
| Ceramic Arts & Ceramics | #26 of 27 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | #33 of 34 |
| Painting | #36 of 40 |
| Sculpture | #38 of 42 |
| Illustration | #47 of 59 |
| Photography | #54 of 63 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics & Special Effects | #55 of 65 |
Unfortunately, College Factual was unable to determine the value ranking of California College of the Arts due to a lack of data.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at California College of the Arts costs about $57,530. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $230,122 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $79,776 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $53,909 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $57,530 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $230,122 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the California College of the Arts net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What California College of the Arts costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at California College of the Arts shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $32,800 |
| $30K–$48K | $28,423 |
| $48K–$75K | $42,404 |
| $75K–$110K | $44,139 |
| Over $110K | $52,438 |
About 86% of California College of the Arts undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $29,676 per year. Get more details on the California College of the Arts financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing a school’s average total cost to other schools of a similar quality. Unfortunately we did not have enough data to determine the value of California College of the Arts. See the net price page for more information.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.