Is California College of the Arts worth it?
California College of the Arts is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in San Francisco, California (large city). It awarded 443 degrees in 2024, most often in animation, interactive technology, video graphics; human computer interaction; and computer graphics.
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Federal context for California College of the Arts
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Median earnings 1 year after
$26,648
Median earnings 4 years after
$53,517
Median earnings 10 years after
$49,414
Average net price
$53,909
Completion rate
61%
Completions (2024)
443
Years to pay back
4.0 years
Students (undergrad)
990
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $28,673 | $59,238 | 87 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $17,690 | $44,012 | 61 |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's | $26,481 | $31,068 | 45 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Master's | $24,495 | $57,717 | 27 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $94,345 | $157,122 | 26 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | Master's | $76,381 | N/A | 21 |
| Human Computer Interaction | Bachelor's | $101,801 | $149,149 | 19 |
| Architecture | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Architecture | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Graphic Communications | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Museology/Museum Studies | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | Bachelor's | 51 |
| Human Computer Interaction | Master's | 45 |
| Computer Graphics | Bachelor's | 38 |
| Illustration | Bachelor's | 36 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | Master's | 32 |
| Industrial and Product Design | Bachelor's | 27 |
| Human Computer Interaction | Bachelor's | 20 |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Master's | 20 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | Bachelor's | 19 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | Master's | 17 |
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Sources: federal figures for California College of the Arts. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page