by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how CalArts ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in design.
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The bachelor's program at CalArts was ranked #71 on College Factual's Best Schools for design list. It is also ranked #12 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 70 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 71 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Institute of the Arts handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
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Part-time undergraduates at CalArts paid an average of $1,815 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,074 | $56,074 |
| Fees | $650 | $650 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,820 | $12,820 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,826 | $6,826 |
Learn more about CalArts tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in design from CalArts. About 27% were men and 73% were women.
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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the CalArts 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 CalArts Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at California Institute of the Arts.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 53 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 52 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 52 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37 |
| Dance | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
