California Institute of the Arts Graduate Programs
California Institute of the Arts (referred to as CalArts) is a Private, 4-years school located in Valencia, CA. CalArts graduate schools offer through Master's, Doctorate programs.
The 2023 tuition & fees at California Institute of the Arts is when a student take courses regularly (18 to 21 credit hours per semester). The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,815 for part-time students. Total 500 students have enrolled in graduate programs.
Graduate Program Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $41,790 |
|---|---|
| Graduate Population | 500 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7 to 1 |
| Offered Graduate Degrees | Master's, Doctorate |
California Institute of the Arts is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (11/30/1955 - Current).
Graduate Programs, Number of Completers
CalArts offers Master's, Doctorate degrees through 19 gradaute programs. Last year, total 146 students have earned their degrees/certificate through graduate programs at CalArts. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at CalArts.
Master's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 1 | 6 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 1 | 6 |
| Communications Technologies [+] | 1 | 16 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 1 | 16 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 2 | 8 |
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | 1 | 5 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications (other) | 1 | 3 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 1 | 8 |
| Creative Writing | 1 | 8 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 1 | 6 |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | 1 | 6 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 12 | 100 |
| Dance | 1 | 6 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | 7 |
| Acting | 1 | 12 |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 1 | 2 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 1 | 22 |
| Photography | 1 | 9 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 1 | 20 |
| Music Performance | 1 | 1 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | 9 |
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | 1 | 2 |
| Theatre/Theatre Arts Management | 1 | 9 |
| Visual and Performing Arts (other) | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 18 | 144 |
Doctorate (Research)
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 1 | 2 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 1 | 2 |
Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2022-2023, the graduate tuition & fees of CalArts are $41,790 in average. The tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $1,815 for part-time students and/or overloaded credit.
| Tuition & fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $49,276 | $1,622 |
| 2020 | $51,466 | $1,695 |
| 2021 | $53,466 | $1,762 |
| 2022 | $53,466 | $1,762 |
| 2023 | $55,056 | $1,815 |
| 2024 | $41,790 | $1,378 |
Graduate Student Population
At CalArts graduate schools, there are total 500 graduate students. By gender, there are 180 men and 320 women students at CalArts graduate schools. Next table summarizes the graduate student population at CalArts.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 500 | 180 | 320 |
| American Indian/Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Asian | 29 | 7 | 22 |
| Black/African American | 26 | 11 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 45 | 24 | 21 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 158 | 76 | 82 |
| Two More | 18 | 7 | 11 |
| Un-Known | 17 | 2 | 15 |