Universities/CA/California College of the Arts

California College of the Arts

San Francisco, CA · Private Nonprofit · 990 students

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$49k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
91%Acceptance Rate
61%Graduation Rate
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Is California College of the Arts worth it?
✅ Excellent ROI
$300,904 total cost vs $1,396,794 estimated 10-year earnings
10
ROI Score / 10

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Your intended major
$101,801/yr starting → $149,149/yr at 5 years
Years to graduate4 yrs
3 yrs4 yrs (avg)6 yrs
Annual living expenses$15,000
$8k$15k (avg)$30k
Annual scholarship / grant$0
$0$60k

Your Total Investment

Tuition (4 yrs)$240,904
Living expenses (4 yrs)$60,000
Scholarships / grants-$0
Total Cost$300,904

Estimated 10-Year Earnings

Years 1–2 (starting salary)$203,602
Years 3–10 (mid-career salary)$1,193,192
Total 10-yr Earnings$1,396,794

Key Numbers

$1,095,890
Net Return (10yr)
Earnings minus total cost
3.0 yrs
Break-Even
After graduation
+164%
vs National Avg
vs avg US college grad
10/10
ROI Score
Excellent
📊 Data sources: Tuition from IPEDS. Earnings from U.S. College Scorecard (Dept. of Education). This calculator provides estimates only and should not be the sole basis for enrollment decisions.
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