by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at CalArts. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #54 out of 73 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CalArts among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, coming in at #656 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 656 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in California | 86 of 164 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in visual & performing arts at CalArts, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 164 |
| Master’s | 124 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
The visual & performing arts field at CalArts covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 78 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 64 |
| Music | 62 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 41 |
| Dance | 21 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 13 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 10 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, California Institute of the Arts conferred 164 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
CalArts ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #54 out of 73 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CalArts earn a median of $30,770 a year. This is below $31,379, the median for all majors at CalArts.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at CalArts, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $26,031 in student loans. This is higher than $26,031, the typical median for all majors at CalArts.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,850 | $58,318 |
| Fees | $678 | $678 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 42% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at CalArts are White. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Institute of the Arts with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 36 |
| Other Races | 14 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at CalArts. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 124 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 3 |
