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California College of the Arts was ranked #95 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for visual & performing arts majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #17 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California College of the Arts handed out 201 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 150 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 60 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from California College of the Arts. This makes it the #66 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at California College of the Arts paid an average of $2,379 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,096 | $57,096 |
| Fees | $850 | $850 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,165 | $21,165 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,798 | $3,798 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of visual & performing arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
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 | 31 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 81 |
| Other Races | 25 |
California College of the Arts does not offer an online option for its visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the California College of the Arts Online Learning page.
Of the 63 students who earned a master's degree in Visual & Performing Arts from California College of the Arts in 2021-2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California College of the Arts with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 40 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at California College of the Arts.
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 125 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 90 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 49 |