Is California Institute of the Arts worth it?
California Institute of the Arts is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Valencia, California (large suburb). It awarded 415 degrees in 2024, most often in animation, interactive technology, video graphics; cinematography and film; and acting.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$22,659
Median earnings 4 years after
$35,256
Median earnings 10 years after
$41,198
Average net price
$46,080
Completion rate
67%
Completions (2024)
415
Years to pay back
5.2 years
Students (undergrad)
860
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's | $28,247 | $29,426 | 51 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's | $22,673 | $41,192 | 49 |
| Music | Bachelor's | $18,896 | $40,294 | 37 |
| Music | Master's | $17,850 | $29,494 | 35 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Master's | $35,156 | $57,920 | 28 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | $13,661 | $34,026 | 22 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Master's | $20,842 | $56,207 | 22 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Graphic Communications | 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 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dance | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dance | 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 | 58 |
| Acting | Bachelor's | 29 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | Master's | 28 |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | Bachelor's | 18 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | Bachelor's | 17 |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Master's | 17 |
| Creative Writing | Master's | 15 |
| Dance, General | Bachelor's | 15 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | Master's | 14 |
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Sources: federal figures for California Institute 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.
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