Best Master's Degree Programs at California Institute of the Arts by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at California Institute of the Arts ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$442,494
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$78,425
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Grad rate: 64.0% |
-$262,150 | $36,735 | $78,425 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 64.0% |
-$406,310 | $29,527 | $78,425 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Grad rate: 64.0% |
-$416,250 | $29,030 | $78,425 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Music.
Grad rate: 64.0% |
-$563,610 | $21,662 | $78,425 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Grad rate: 64.0% |
-$564,150 | $21,635 | $78,425 | $0 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.