California College of the Arts

San Francisco, CA
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California College of the Arts Review

4.375
Based on 8 Reviews
San Francisco, CA, 1111 Eighth Street
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Career Preparation A
Students and Culture A
Facilities A-
Activities and Groups A
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Excellent

California College of the Arts is a small, private, four-year university enrolling 1,975 students and offering 33 degrees in San Francisco, CA.

Study Areas, Degree Popularity

Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at California College of the Arts.

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
1
Art and Design
250 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
2
Cinematography and Film/video Production
5
3
Crafts/craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
2
Design and Applied Arts
10
Fashion/apparel Design
13
Fine and Studio Arts Management
54
Fine Arts
1
50
Game and Interactive Media Design
13
0
Graphic Design
33
Interior Design
6
Intermedia/multimedia
15
Metal and Jewelry Arts
9
Painting
19
Photography
10
Sculpture
5
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
2
Engineering
80 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Architecture
22
25
Industrial and Product Design
33
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
3
Computer Technology
57 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
16
0
Illustration
41
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
4
Communication and Media
43 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Design and Visual Communications
38
Printmaking
5
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
5
Education and Liberal Arts
41 recent grads, 2 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
0
8
Creative Writing
7
16
Fine Arts and Art Studies
10
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
6
Trades and Careers
7 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
3
Furniture Design and Manufacturing
4
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
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Online Programs

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Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Fine and Studio Arts Management
*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
School Accreditation Information
This institution is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
*Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
A Excellent
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 2 Reviews
Alumni
BFA in Graphic Design, Class of 2012

Internship requirement, teachers who were currently practicing in the field, many networking opportunities, portfolio reviews, a class called "Transitions to Professional Practice"

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Alumni
Printmaking, Class of 1996

Networking with students and faculty

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A Excellent
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 2 Reviews
Alumni
Printmaking, Class of 1996

All the people who were social misfits in high school.

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A- Excellent
Facilities
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Based on 2 Reviews
Alumni
Printmaking, Class of 1996

Small amount of on-campus housing. Excellent art facilities.

Rated January 2016
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A Excellent
Activities and Groups
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Based on 2 Reviews
Alumni
BFA in Graphic Design, Class of 2012

Association with AIGA or attending art/design talks or shows

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