Fine and Studio Arts at California College of the Arts
San Francisco, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
California College of the Arts graduates in fine and studio arts earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 61% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California College of the Arts Compares for Fine and Studio Arts
All 423 colleges reporting fine and studio arts earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $72,428 | $65,905 | #2 | $50,161 |
| 2 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $68,523 | $63,117 | #3 | $30,246 |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $66,846 | $70,481 | #1 | $31,367 |
| 4 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $63,418 | $60,361 | #4 | $19,790 |
| 5 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $61,998 | $55,818 | #14 | — |
| 6 | Connecticut College New London, CT | $61,321 | $55,208 | #15 | $36,564 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $60,985 | $60,064 | #5 | $23,180 |
| 8 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $60,757 | $53,325 | #24 | $44,529 |
| 9 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $60,515 | $57,598 | #11 | $35,929 |
| 10 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $60,299 | $57,392 | #12 | $25,751 |
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| 144 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $44,202 | $43,428 | #164 | $26,795 |
| 145 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $44,180 | $52,267 | #31 | $23,043 |
| 146 | SUNY Brockport Brockport, NY | $44,092 | $41,966 | #201 | $26,855 |
| 147 | California College of the Arts San Francisco, CA | $44,012 | $40,048 | #257 | $17,690 |
| 148 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $43,988 | $41,867 | #203 | $32,636 |
| 149 | University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | $43,945 | $47,302 | #81 | $25,327 |
| 150 | Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN | $43,816 | $47,006 | #87 | $29,344 |
Other Fine and Studio Arts Credentials at California College of the Arts
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $24,495 | $57,717 | $51,870 |
Other Majors at California College of the Arts by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Computer Interaction | $149,149 | $101,801 | #1 of 5 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $59,238 | $28,673 | #89 of 299 |
| Graphic Communications | $31,068 | $26,481 | #55 of 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California College of the Arts fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $17,690 one year after graduating and $44,012 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California College of the Arts rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, California College of the Arts ranks #147 by median pay four years after graduation, and #257 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at California College of the Arts worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.