CalArts Student Outcomes

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Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

63% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

65% vs. 58% national median
Graduation rates for California Institute of the Arts
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 51% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 53% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 65% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from California Institute of the Arts. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. California Institute of the Arts is more effective than average at successfully graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$50,400 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending California Institute of the Arts
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $33,500 per year
after 7 years $38,700 per year
after 8 years $40,500 per year
after 9 years $48,200 per year
after 10 years $50,400 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former California Institute of the Arts students who are working and no longer in school is $50,400, which is 47% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$28,500

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

56%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$294 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

64% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your CalArts student loan debt, explore your options.

Other Colleges to Consider

Students applying to California Institute of the Arts often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=111081.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026