by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how California College of the Arts ranks among other schools offering degrees in graphic communication.
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The bachelor's program at California College of the Arts was ranked #30 on College Factual's Best Schools for graphic communication list. It is also ranked #4 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Graphic Communications Schools | 30 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California College of the Arts handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in graphic communications. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in graphic communication from California College of the Arts. This makes it the #9 most popular school for graphic communication master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of graphic communication students who receive their bachelor's degree at California College of the Arts is $26,481. This is higher than $25,330, which is the national median for all graphic communication bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at California College of the Arts, graphic communication students borrow a median amount of $53,283 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $47,741 for all graphic communication majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the graphic communication program at California College of the Arts is $357 per month.
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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 60 graphic communication majors earned their bachelor's degree from California College of the Arts. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% were 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 graphic communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 6 |
California College of the Arts does not offer an online option for its graphic communication 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students earned a master's degree in graphic communication from California College of the Arts. About 78% of these graduates were women and the other 22% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at California College of the Arts are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students 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 graphic communication.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the graphic communication majors at California College of the Arts.