Graphic Communications at California College of the Arts
If you plan to study Graphic Communications, consider the program at California College of the Arts. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California College of the Arts sits in San Francisco, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 68 graphic communications graduations were recorded at California College of the Arts.
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Studying Online at California College of the Arts
Many students take online classes at California College of the Arts. Of 1,308 students, 1 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 41 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Graphic Communications Rankings at California College of the Arts
Rankings can help you compare California College of the Arts’s Graphic Communications program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #20 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #24 of 54 |
| Best Value | California | #39 of 45 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #47 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #82 of 170 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #161 of 171 |
Earnings for Graphic Communications Graduates from California College of the Arts
Students who complete California College of the Arts’s Graphic Communications program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $16,698 |
| 2 years | $30,409 |
| 3 years | $23,743 |
| 4 years | $46,179 |
| 5 years | $48,315 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Graphic Communications graduates from California College of the Arts earn a median of $46,179, compared with $48,258 for all California College of the Arts graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Graphic Communications graduates from California College of the Arts is $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Graphic Communications graduates at California College of the Arts, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Graphic Communications graduates at California College of the Arts are 65% women (44) and 35% men (24).
Graphic Communications Bachelor’s Program at California College of the Arts
Of the 51 bachelor’s graphic communications graduates at California College of the Arts, 63% were women (32) and 37% were men (19).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Graphic Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at California College of the Arts.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 12 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 49% of Graphic Communications bachelor’s degree recipients at California College of the Arts, higher than the national average of 41%.*
Graphic Communications Master’s Program at California College of the Arts
Among the 17 master’s graphic communications graduates at California College of the Arts, 71% were women (12) and 29% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Graphic Communications master’s degree recipients at California College of the Arts.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Graphic Communications master’s degree recipients at California College of the Arts, higher than the national average of 16%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Graphic Communications Concentrations at California College of the Arts
The Graphic Communications program at California College of the Arts offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Animation & Special Effects | 68 |
Top-Paying Careers for Graphic Communications Graduates
Graduates of the Graphic Communications program at California College of the Arts work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Graphic Communications graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $57,836 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.