by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at CalArts. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #18 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates CalArts among the top schools in the country for film, video & photographic arts, ranked #177 out of 259 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools | 177 of 259 |
| Best Film, Video & Photographic Arts Schools in California | 24 of 40 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in film, video & photographic arts at CalArts, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
| Master’s | 35 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California Institute of the Arts handed out 29 bachelor’s degrees in film, video & photographic arts.
CalArts holds a strong position among schools offering film, video & photographic arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #18 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
Film, Video & Photographic Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at CalArts go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,511 a year. This is higher than $31,379, the median for all majors at CalArts.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at CalArts, film, video & photographic arts graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,031, the typical median for all majors at CalArts.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,850 | $58,318 |
| Fees | $678 | $678 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 38% of film, video & photographic arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of film, video & photographic arts bachelor’s degree graduates at CalArts were Non-Resident Alien. About 41% 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 film, video & photographic arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 2 |
CalArts conferred 17 bachelor’s completions in cinematography and film/video production in the most recent reporting year — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (41%).
CalArts conferred 12 bachelor’s degrees in photography recently — 42% to women and 58% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (42%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at CalArts. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 35 |
