Tuition fees, net price and ROI
California Institute of the Arts Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for California Institute of the Arts covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$56,724
Out-of-state tuition
$56,724
Average net price
$47,183
Last updated November 14, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
California Institute of the Arts Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$78,425
4-year attendance
$313,700
4-year tuition
$226,896
4-year net price
$188,732
California Institute of the Arts Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $33,802 | $44,623 | $2,817/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $37,082 | $41,343 | $3,090/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $35,788 | $42,637 | $2,982/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $44,448 | $33,977 | $3,704/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $59,106 | $19,319 | $4,926/mo |
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Major-level ROI
California Institute of the Arts Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Master's Degree | $26,425 | ~114 months |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's Degree | $24,555 | ~122 months |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Master's Degree | $24,469 | ~123 months |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $22,992 | ~130 months |
| Dance | Bachelor's Degree | $22,773 | ~132 months |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $18,798 | ~160 months |
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | $17,629 | ~170 months |
| Music | Master's Degree | $15,918 | ~188 months |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Master's Degree | $14,239 | ~211 months |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's Degree | $13,661 | ~220 months |
Interactive ROI calculator
California Institute of the Arts ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
California Institute of the Arts Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
22.13%
Federal loan rate
34.04%
Median completer debt
$25,000
Median monthly payment
$265