Median Earnings (1yr)
$76,381
95th percentile (80th in CA)
Sample Size
21
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How California College of the Arts graduates compare to all programs nationally

California College of the Arts graduates earn $76k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all architectural sciences and technology masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Architectural Sciences and Technology masters's programs at peer institutions in California (9 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
California College of the Arts$76,381
University of California-Los Angeles$60,428
University of Southern California$55,090
National Median$60,142

Other Architectural Sciences and Technology Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
$13,747$60,428
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$68,237$55,090

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At California College of the Arts, approximately 25% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.