C+

Above Average

Score: 54/100

Overall (traditional)

N/R

Outcome Rating

No earnings reported

California Institute of Arts & Technology

4-Year Private For-Profit

📍 San Diego, California 92108

🌐 www.ciat.edu/

California Institute of Arts & Technology — tuition $14,640

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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (A) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 70%

Outcomes

82/100

Affordability

52/100

Resources

65/100

Experience

30/100

Prestige

29/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

Total Enrollment

70%

Graduation Rate

91%

Retention Rate

10.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at California Institute of Arts & Technology, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$22,209

Median debt at graduation

56.1%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

31.7%

Students receiving Pell grants

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at California Institute of Arts & Technology

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians	$48,778	$66,048	+20%	#2 of 14	#6	$20,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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Avg home value near campus: $593,627
Avg rent near campus: $3,093/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 92108 (4.1% cap, San Diego)

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🏆 Where California Institute of Arts & Technology Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈

Cloud Computing

of 13 schools

🥉

Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician

of 14 schools

#15

Computer Software and Media Applications, Other

of 21 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$14,640	$14,640

Financial Aid

88%

Receive Any Aid

86%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 544 grads/yr Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician 112 grads/yr Cloud Computing 45 grads/yr Computer Software and Media Applications, Other 43 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 15 grads/yr Business Analytics 10 grads/yr Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from California Institute of Arts & Technology's top programs commonly pursue.

Computer and information systems managers

$171k/yr 667,100 jobs

Database architects

$136k/yr 66,900 jobs

Computer network architects

$130k/yr 179,200 jobs

Information security analysts

$125k/yr 182,800 jobs

Database administrators

$105k/yr 78,000 jobs

Network and computer systems administrators

$97k/yr 331,500 jobs

Computer network support specialists

$73k/yr 152,700 jobs

Software quality assurance analysts and testers

$103k/yr 201,700 jobs

Student Demographics

Total Students

29%

Women

15%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 21%

Hispanic 14%

Black 50%

Two or More 14%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

Fully Online 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 15%

25-64 (Adult) 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at California Institute of Arts & Technology?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend California Institute of Arts & Technology?

Tuition at California Institute of Arts & Technology is $14,640 for in-state students and $14,640 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at California Institute of Arts & Technology?

The graduation rate at California Institute of Arts & Technology is 70%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is California Institute of Arts & Technology a good school?

California Institute of Arts & Technology has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend California Institute of Arts & Technology?

California Institute of Arts & Technology has a total enrollment of 14 students.

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