All California Institute of the Arts majors by area
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theatre | $22,673 | $41,192 | $27,000 |
| Music | $18,896 | $40,294 | $23,125 |
| Film and Photography | $28,247 | $29,426 | $27,000 |
| Studio Art | — | $28,617 | $27,000 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | — | — |
| Dance | — | — | — |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design → Graphic designer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 1.7% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former California Institute of the Arts students earn a median $41,198 ten years after starting college, more than 8% of California colleges we cover. 67% graduate within six years.
California Institute of the Arts majors questions
How many majors does California Institute of the Arts offer?
California Institute of the Arts offers 10 bachelor's majors across 3 areas; the most majors are in Arts & Design and Communications & Media.
What is the highest-paying major at California Institute of the Arts?
Theatre graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn a median $41,192 four years after graduating, the highest of the 4 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $27,000.
Which California Institute of the Arts majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $28,617 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to California Institute of the Arts overview