Where California Institute of the Arts Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all dance bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Institute of the Arts | — | $36,920 | — |
| Loyola Marymount University | $19,107 | $36,140 | +89% |
| Chapman University | $21,275 | $29,661 | +39% |
| University of California-Irvine | $28,112 | $22,738 | -19% |
| California State University-Long Beach | $30,686 | $17,572 | -43% |
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Dance bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (26 total in state)
Scroll to see more →
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 California Institute of the ArtsValencia | $56,724 | $24,087* | $36,920 | $23,624* | — |
 California State University-Long BeachLong Beach | $7,008 | $30,686* | $17,572 | $20,500* | 0.67 |
 University of California-IrvineIrvine | $14,237 | $28,112* | $22,738 | $20,080* | 0.71 |
 University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles | $68,237 | $25,653* | — | $15,875* | 0.62 |
 California State University-FullertonFullerton | $7,073 | $24,087* | — | $25,000* | 1.04 |
 Chapman UniversityOrange | $62,784 | $21,275* | $29,661 | $23,624* | 1.11 |
| National Median | — | $21,878* | — | $25,000* | 1.14 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with dance graduates
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 median of 7 similar programs in CA. Actual outcomes may vary.