Fine and Studio Arts at California Institute of the Arts
Valencia, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 19 graduates a year
California Institute of the Arts graduates in fine and studio arts earn 31% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 94% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California Institute 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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| 412 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $29,506 | $33,492 | #376 | $20,527 |
| 413 | Berea College Berea, KY | $29,013 | $32,851 | #383 | $20,036 |
| 414 | Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR | $28,938 | $34,101 | #372 | — |
| 415 | California Institute of the Arts Valencia, CA | $28,617 | $26,040 | #420 | — |
| 416 | University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Chickasha, OK | $28,426 | $31,916 | #396 | $14,912 |
| 417 | Laguna College of Art and Design Laguna Beach, CA | $27,815 | $25,310 | #421 | $8,482 |
| 418 | Keystone College La Plume, PA | $27,094 | $27,555 | #417 | $16,392 |
Other Fine and Studio Arts Credentials at California Institute of the Arts
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $24,720 | — |
Other Majors at California Institute of the Arts by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $41,192 | $22,673 | #110 of 255 |
| Music | $40,294 | $18,896 | #182 of 268 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $29,426 | $28,247 | #143 of 144 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California Institute of the Arts fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn $28,617 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California Institute of the Arts rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, California Institute of the Arts ranks #415 by median pay four years after graduation, and #420 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at California Institute of the Arts worth it?
Its graduates earn 31% less 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.