California Institute of the Arts Graduate Schools

California Institute of the Arts (referred to as CalArts) is a Private, 4 years school located in Valencia, CA. It is classified as a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at California Institute of the Arts is $55,056 in average. The school has 500 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 1,440 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

California Institute of the Arts (referred to as CalArts) is a Private, 4 years school located in Valencia, CA. It is classified as a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The school is accredited by National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation (7/1/1972 - Current[Estimated Date]).
CalArts Directory Information
School NameCalifornia Institute of the Arts (CalArts)
Address24700 W McBean Pky, Valencia, CA 91355-2397
Phone661-255-1050
Webhttps://www.calarts.edu
Online Applicationhttps://calarts.edu/admissions/apply
Financial Infohttps://calarts.edu/financial-aid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at California Institute of the Arts is $55,056 in average. The school has 500 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 1,440 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 34 graduate programs through Master's and Doctorate (Research).
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$55,056
Student Population500
Offered Degrees/ProgramsMaster's and Doctorate (Research)
Number of Programs34 graduate programs
Student to Faculty Ratio7 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at California Institute of the Arts is $55,056 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $1,815.
California Institute of the Arts offers the alternative tuition plans.
On its campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)Not Offered
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of California Institute of the Arts is $55,056. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 2.97% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$48,660$616
2019-2020$50,850$616
2020-2021$52,850$616
2021-2022$52,850$616
2022-2023$54,440$616
The graduate school tuition & fees of CalArts is very expensive compared to private graduate schools in California. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,518 and the California graduate tuition is $21,739 (public) / $23,882 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
California Institute of the Arts$55,056
All Graduate Schools$16,002$19,518
Public$11,454$20,592
Private$19,594
California Graduate Schools$19,794$22,475
Public$11,472$21,739
Private$23,882
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $21,154 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at California Institute of the Arts. On-campus living costs are increased by 5.98% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $26,308. Off-campus living costs are increased by 10.42% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$12,069$7,200$16,000$7,200
2019-2020$12,524$7,400$16,000$7,400
2020-2021$12,809$7,656$16,000$7,656
2021-2022$12,135$7,826$16,000$7,826
2022-2023$12,446$8,708$17,600$8,708
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $1,815 at California Institute of the Arts. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 3.01% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$1,622
2019-2020$1,695
2020-2021$1,762
2021-2022$1,762
2022-2023$1,815

Graduate Programs at CalArts

California Institute of the Arts offers 19 graduate programs for Master's and Doctorate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 146 students have completed their study at California Institute of the Arts.
Offered Degrees at California Institute of the Arts
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree180144
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship102
Total190146
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at California Institute of the Arts by award level.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Cinematography and Film/Video Production program with 22 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Music Theory and Composition program with 2 completers.
California Institute of the Arts offers 19 programs through Master's and Doctorate. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Last year total 146 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 144 students have earned/completed Master's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] 6 completers-
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia6-
Communications Technologies [+] 16 completers-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects16-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 8 completers-
Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation5-
Computer Software and Media Applications (other)3-
English Language and Literature [+] 8 completers-
Creative Writing8-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 6 completers-
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis6-
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
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 2 completers-
Music Theory and Composition2-
Total2

Graduate Student Population at CalArts

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 479 students enrolled into California Institute of the Arts graduate schools where it has total 1,440 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 472 full-time and 7 part-time graduate students. By gender, 178 male and 301 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total479178301
Full-time472173299
Part-tme752
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 158 White (32.99%), 25 Black/African American (5.22%), 48 Hispanic (10.02%), 27 Asian (5.64%), and 221 students with other races. 177 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total479178301
American Indian/Native American211
Asian27720
Black/African American25817
Hispanic482523
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White1587979
Two More19712
Un-Known23716
Non-resident Alien17744133
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at California Institute of the Arts. 144 students are aged 20 to 24 (30.06% of total students), 6 students are aged above 50 (1.25%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at California Institute of the Arts.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total479178301
Age 20-21303
Age 22-241414695
Age 25-2919472122
Age 30-34863848
Age 35-39331716
Age 40-4916412
Age 50-64615

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