Est. Earnings (1yr)
$98,177
Est. from national median (24 programs)

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Computer Software and Media Applications masters's programs at peer institutions in California (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
California Institute of the Arts$98,177*
University of Southern California$134,800*
Academy of Art University$55,139*$83,281
National Median$98,177*
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Computer Software and Media Applications Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
$68,237$134,800
Academy of Art University
San Francisco
$28,024$55,139

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 Institute of the Arts, approximately 22% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 24 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.