Number of Programs with Completers

The following table summarizes the offered degrees and programs with number of programs and number of completers.
By degrees/certificates, 194 Bachelor's, 144 Master's, and 2 Doctorate (research) were awareded by CalArts.
Number of ProgramsNumber of Online ProgramsNumber of Completers
Bachelor's150194
Master's180144
Doctorate (research)102
Total340340

Best Major Programs (Ranked in U.S. Colleges)

The following table shows the best programs at California Institute of the Arts based on earning after completing the program by degree types.
BachelorMaster
Bachelor Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Music$13,400
Master Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Music$19,700

Popular Programs with Most Completers

The following table lists the popular programs at California Institute of the Arts based on number of completers for each offered programs in 2022-2023.
Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate

Major Programs by Offered Degree

The follwing tabs shows all major programs offered at CalArts by awared level. You can check online avaiability, number of completers, and average earning after graduation for each major by expanding the major program.
Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate (Research)
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies 54 completers-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects54-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 6 completers-
Computer Software and Media Applications (other)6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 134 completers-
Dance11-
Graphic Design15-
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology15-
Acting16-
Cinematography and Film/Video Production8-
Photography13-
Film/Video and Photographic Arts (other)0-
Fine/Studio Arts16-
Intermedia/Multimedia1-
Music9$13,400
Music Performance12-
Music Theory and Composition16-
Jazz/Jazz Studies2-
Total194
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 6 completers-
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies 16 completers-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects16-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 8 completers-
Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation5-
Computer Software and Media Applications (other)3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 8 completers-
Creative Writing8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 6 completers-
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 100 completers-
Dance6-
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology7-
Acting12-
Directing and Theatrical Production2-
Cinematography and Film/Video Production22-
Photography9-
Fine/Studio Arts20-
Music Performance1-
Music Theory and Composition9-
Jazz/Jazz Studies2-
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management9-
Visual and Performing Arts (other)1-
Total144
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 2 completers-
Music Theory and Composition2-
Total2