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. We've also included details on how California College of the Arts ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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California College of the Arts was ranked #44 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for design 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 #10 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California College of the Arts handed out 99 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 89 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in design from California College of the Arts. This makes it the #14 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of design students who receive their bachelor's degree at California College of the Arts is $28,673. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $32,606 for all design students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at California College of the Arts, design students borrow a median amount of $48,344 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,178 for all design majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the design program at California College of the Arts is $357 per month.
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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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| 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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Of the 99 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in design from California College of the Arts in 2022, 35% were men and 65% 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 design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 50 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Online degrees for the California College of the Arts design bachelor’s degree program are not available 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 26 students who earned a master's degree in Design & Applied 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 design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at California College of the Arts.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 90 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 49 |
