Fine and Studio Arts

Master's degree · California College of the Arts · San Francisco, CA

CIP 50.07

$24,495Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$57,717Median earnings 4 years after
$54,366Median earnings 5 years after
$51,870Median federal debt
30Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Fine and Studio Arts at California College of the Arts earn a median of $24,495 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $49,079 four years after graduating (middle half: $29,496–$66,541). Median debt is $51,870, about 212% of first-year earnings – more than a full year of pay.

Fine and Studio Arts (Master's degree) at other California schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton
$59,860—
Academy of Art University
San Francisco
$50,953$91,156
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa
$49,560$41,000
University of California-Davis
Davis
$42,782—
University of California-Irvine
Irvine
$23,267—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Fine and Studio Arts graduates from California College of the Arts make?

The median salary is $24,495 one year after graduation and $54,366 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $51,870.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.