by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in visual & performing arts at CalArts. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #22 out of 27 schools (Master’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 #679 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 679 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in California | 90 of 165 |
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 awarded 124 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
CalArts holds a strong position among schools offering visual & performing arts at the master’s level. In particular it placed #22 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 31% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at CalArts were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 37% 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 master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 46 |
| Other Races | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California Institute of the Arts handed out 3 doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts.
CalArts is not currently ranked for visual & performing arts at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of visual & performing arts doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts doctoral degree graduates at CalArts were White. About 67% 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 doctoral in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at CalArts. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 164 |