California Institute of Arts & Technology

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $21,120
    44.3% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $32,034
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    2,112
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    56.1%
    23 Graduates

    About

    California Institute of Arts & Technology is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at California Institute of Arts & Technology were Computer & Information Systems Security (195 degrees awarded), Other Computer Software & Media Applications (43 degrees), and Business Analytics (10 degrees).

    In 2024, 771 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California Institute of Arts & Technology. 18% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 82% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was two or more races (203 degrees), 1.01 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (200 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at California Institute of Arts & Technology is $21,120, which is $6,223 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at California Institute of Arts & Technology is $21,120, which is $6,223 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $32,034.

    In 2024, 32% of undergraduate students attending California Institute of Arts & Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $21,120
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at California Institute of Arts & Technology was $21,120. The cost of tuition at California Institute of Arts & Technology is $6,223 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $32,034
    2024 Value
    6.29%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 California Institute of Arts & Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,034. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of California Institute of Arts & Technology grew by 6.29%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    32%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    8%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    32% of undergraduate students at California Institute of Arts & Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at California Institute of Arts & Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    California Institute of Arts & Technology had a total enrollment of 2,112 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at California Institute of Arts & Technology is 2,112 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at California Institute of Arts & Technology are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at California Institute of Arts & Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 30.5% Two or More Races, 26.7% Black or African American, 20% White, 14.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6.58% Asian, 1.04% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.521% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at California Institute of Arts & Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Two or More Races Male (25.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (21%) and White Male (16.9%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at California Institute of Arts & Technology in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,112 students. The full-time enrollment at California Institute of Arts & Technology is 2,112 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at California Institute of Arts & Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    63%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at California Institute of Arts & Technology was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), California Institute of Arts & Technology had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Two or More Races
      644 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      564 enrolled students
    3. White
      422 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at California Institute of Arts & Technology is 30.5% Two or More Races, 26.7% Black or African American, 20% White, 14.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6.58% Asian, 1.04% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.521% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 493 fewer women than men received degrees from California Institute of Arts & Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at California Institute of Arts & Technology is two or more races (203 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more two or more races recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (200 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at California Institute of Arts & Technology is Computer & Information Systems Security (195 degrees awarded), followed by Other Computer Software & Media Applications (43 degrees) and Business Analytics (10 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at California Institute of Arts & Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (649 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (112 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (10 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Software developers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California Institute of Arts & Technology are Software developers (667,745 people), Other managers (170,891 people), Computer occupations, all other (141,066 people), Computer & information systems managers (121,121 people), and Computer support specialists (93,325 people).

    The most specialized majors at California Institute of Arts & Technology in 2024 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (649 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (112 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (10 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California Institute of Arts & Technology are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

    The most specialized majors at California Institute of Arts & Technology are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (649 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (112 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (10 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Computer Systems Design
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at California Institute of Arts & Technology are Computer Systems Design (679,268 people), Elementary & secondary schools (180,129 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (154,106 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,184 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (102,785 people).

    The most specialized majors at California Institute of Arts & Technology are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (649 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (112 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (10 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by California Institute of Arts & Technology.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Computer & Information Systems Security
      195 degrees awarded
    2. Other Computer Software & Media Applications
      43 degrees awarded
    3. Business Analytics
      10 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at California Institute of Arts & Technology was Computer & Information Systems Security with 195 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    632
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    139
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 632 degrees were awarded to men at California Institute of Arts & Technology, which is 4.55 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (139).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 448 degrees were awarded to men at California Institute of Arts & Technology in Computer & Information Systems Security, which is 4.67 times more than the 96 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 96 degrees were awarded to men at California Institute of Arts & Technology in Computer & Information Systems Security, which is 0.214 times less than the 448 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    38%
    100% Completion Time
    38%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2022, 38% of students graduating from California Institute of Arts & Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Two or More Races
      203 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      200 degrees awarded
    3. White
      186 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at California Institute of Arts & Technology is two or more races (203 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more two or more races recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (200 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Two or More Races Male
      167 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      155 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Male
      150 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at California Institute of Arts & Technology is two or more races male (167 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more two or more races male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (155 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, California Institute of Arts & Technology had a total salary expenditure of 22.6M. California Institute of Arts & Technology employs 13 Instructors. Most academics at California Institute of Arts & Technology are Male Instructor (8), and Female Instructor (5).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at California Institute of Arts & Technology are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 65 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 23 employees, and Management with 19 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $9.44M
    2024 Salaries
    53.5%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, California Institute of Arts & Technology paid a median of $9.44M in salaries, which represents 41.7% of their overall expenditure ($22.6M) and a 53.5% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 72.1% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 30.9% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $873k
    Instructional Salaries
    13
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, California Institute of Arts & Technology paid a total of $873k to 13 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.25% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at California Institute of Arts & Technology were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 65 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 23 employees, and Management with 19 employees.

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