California College of the Arts: programs, outcomes and local jobs

California College of the Arts at a glance

• 990

  students enrolled

• 464

  degrees and certificates a year

• 61%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $53,909

  average net price a year

  Tuition $57,096

• $38,308

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $49,414

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  77% working

What students study

AI and data programs

California College of the Arts reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around California College of the Arts

Professional jobs listed in the cities of San Francisco County, where the college is.

• 12,693

  open professional jobs

• 531

  entry level

  54 say no experience is needed

• 41%

  ask for AI skills

  5,169 jobs

• 4.0%

  unemployment in San Francisco County

  2026-09 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $141,446

  median household income

  San Francisco County

• 63%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in visual & performing arts, communications technology, architecture, which lead to design (334 open), marketing (893 open).

Hiring most: OpenAI (527), Anthropic (382), ScrumAID (230), Amazon (153), Crusoe (128), UCSF (incl. UCSF Health) (116), DoorDash (115), Sierra (115).

What they hire for: Engineering (3,439), Sales (1,640), Data & Analytics (1,508), Marketing (893), Finance (724), Operations (644). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Workforce Investment San Francisco.

• Chinatown Centralized Job CenterSan Francisco · 415-677-7500 · Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• EDD Workforce Service - San Francisco Civic CenterSan Francisco · 415-749-7503 · Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Goodwill Centralized Job CenterSan Francisco · 415-575-4570 · Monday - Friday 10:00am-4:00pm
• Human Services Agency of San FranciscoSan Francisco · 415-401-4800 · Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in California

• California Institute of TechnologyPasadena · 987 students
• Harvey Mudd CollegeClaremont · 921 students
• Loma Linda UniversityLoma Linda · 909 students
• Scripps CollegeClaremont · 1,113 students
• Dominican University of CaliforniaSan Rafael · 1,114 students
• La Sierra UniversityRiverside · 1,116 students

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Common questions

How big is California College of the Arts?

California College of the Arts enrolls about 990 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in San Francisco, California. It awards about 464 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at California College of the Arts?

61% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do California College of the Arts graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $38,308 six years after entry and $49,414 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does California College of the Arts offer AI or data science degrees?

California College of the Arts reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near California College of the Arts?

12,693 open professional jobs are listed in San Francisco County, 531 of them entry level and 54 saying no experience is needed. OpenAI has the most openings.