by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how California College of the Arts compares to other colleges that offer visual & performing arts.
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California College of the Arts is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts. More specifically it was ranked #809 out of 1,185 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #115 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, California College of the Arts conferred 142 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from California College of the Arts earn a median of $49,256 a year. This is higher than $48,258, the median for all majors at California College of the Arts.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at California College of the Arts, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $28,125 in student loans. This is above $27,594, the typical median for all majors at California College of the Arts.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,792 | $59,376 |
| Fees | $850 | $850 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at California College of the Arts were Non-Resident Alien. About 39% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 18 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 56 |
| Other Races | 14 |
For the most recent academic year available, 28% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at California College of the Arts are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 64% of graduates fell into this category.
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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 46 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Here are the demographics of the visual & performing arts majors at California College of the Arts.
This visual & performing arts program at California College of the Arts breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 116 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 69 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.