California Institute of the Arts
24700 W McBean Pky, Valencia, CA
Questions and Answers about California Institute of the Arts
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Majors offered at California Institute of the Arts
Biggest majors
Graphic Communications
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Fine and Studio Arts
Academics at California Institute of the Arts
Student Faculty Ratio
7 to 1
Selectivity
Selective (23% Acceptance Rate)
School type
Non-profit Private 4-year institution
Demographics for California Institute of the Arts Students
| Ethnicity Breakdown | Asian | Black | Caucasian | Hispanic | Middle Eastern | Native American | Pacific Islander |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of the Arts Students | 17% | 20% | 37% | 38% | 2% | 3% | 2% |
| All Bold.org College Students | 11% | 21% | 39% | 25% | 2% | 2% | 1% |
Gender breakdown
California Institute of the Arts Students
19%
66%
15%
Male
Female
< 15% Gender nonconforming
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New York University
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Pratt Institute-Main
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Common careers for California Institute of the Arts students
Common Careers and Their Average Annual Salary
Senior Product Designer143k
Product Designer105k
Senior Graphic Designer86k
UX Designer83k
Art Director68k
Graphic Designer67k
Architectural Designer63k
56.6kAvg. Early Career Pay
88.5kAvg. Mid-Career Pay
56%in High-Meaning careers
2%in STEM careers
Net price of attending California Institute of the Arts
California Institute of the Arts financial aid
Grants per year
- Average grant $14,394
- Average pell grant $4,872
Loans per year
- Average total loans $15,272
- Average federal loans $7,345
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