Is California Institute of Arts & Technology Worth It?
National City, CA · Large suburb · 2,112 students · Data: College Scorecard, June 2026 release
California Institute of Arts & Technology is a Associate's College located in large suburb in National City, CA. It enrolls approximately 2,112 students. 56% of students finish within 6 years (150% of normal time) — mediocre — worth asking why.
California Institute of Arts & Technology by the numbers
Most awards here are certificates, and the largest program area is Computer Science & IT (82% of awards). 15% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant. 4% take out federal student loans. 63% of full-time students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1. It is accredited by Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training. The Department of Education does not publish a median earnings figure for this school, so we do not show one.
Programs offered (share of awards)
- Computer Science & IT: 82%
- Engineering Technology: 15%
- Interdisciplinary Studies: 3%
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (official API). Fields the government does not report for this school are left out, never estimated.
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Source: FIRE 2027 College Free Speech Rankings (student survey fielded 2026 by College Pulse)
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