We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how CalArts ranks among other schools offering degrees in design & applied arts.
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CalArts holds a strong position among schools offering design & applied arts. Specifically, it ranked #484 out of 603 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #69 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California Institute of the Arts handed out 13 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
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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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at CalArts are Non-Resident Alien. About 46% 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the design & applied arts majors at California Institute of the Arts.
This design & applied arts program at CalArts includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 13 |
CalArts awarded 13 completions in graphic design in the most recent reporting year — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (46%).