Compare 7 Digital Arts. programs in California. Average earnings: $41,678.
With top graduates earning $62K, Digital Arts stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $20K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Otis College Of Art And Design leads with Digital Arts graduates earning $61,607, while the average across California's 7 programs sits at $41,678. USC follows closely at $59,242, demonstrating that specialized art schools compete directly with prestigious universities when outcomes matter most.
Highest program earnings: $61,607
Strong outcomes with 84% acceptance
6.7% payment burden | Excellent
20.4% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $61,607 | 48 | $27,000 | Good | $48,857 | High | |
| #2 | $59,242 | 18 | $18,000 | Excellent | $31,803 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $38,954 | 116 | $15,500 | Manageable | $24,257 | High | |
| #4 | Azusa Pacific UniversityPrivate | $38,262 | 65 | $23,219 | Challenging | $26,000 | High |
| #5 | $33,058 | 12 | $15,000 | Challenging | $22,033 | High | |
| #6 | $32,802 | 93 | $17,350 | Challenging | $18,031 | High | |
| #7 | University Of San FranciscoPrivate | $27,823 | 10 | $23,000 | High | $44,413 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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