Fine & Studio Arts at California State University-Chico
If you are interested in studying Fine & Studio Arts, take a look at what California State University-Chico. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State University-Chico is located in Chico, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 55 fine & studio arts graduations were recorded at California State University-Chico.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Chico
Many students take online classes at California State University-Chico. Of 15,257 students, 2,599 (17%) studied exclusively online and 8,894 (58%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at California State University-Chico
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Chico’s Fine & Studio Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #20 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #22 of 146 |
| Best Value | California | #96 of 120 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #104 of 666 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #105 of 145 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #279 of 662 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from California State University-Chico
Graduates of California State University-Chico’s Fine & Studio Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,924 |
| 2 years | $28,236 |
| 3 years | $31,398 |
| 4 years | $37,683 |
| 5 years | $44,754 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from California State University-Chico report median earnings of $37,683, compared with $57,793 for all California State University-Chico graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from California State University-Chico comes in at $14,990.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at California State University-Chico, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at California State University-Chico are 75% women (41) and 25% men (14).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Chico
Among the 54 bachelor’s fine & studio arts graduates at California State University-Chico, 74% were women (40) and 26% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico, above the national average of 40%.*
Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at California State University-Chico
Among the 1 master’s fine & studio arts graduates at California State University-Chico, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at California State University-Chico, above the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Fine & Studio Arts Concentrations at California State University-Chico
The Fine & Studio Arts program at California State University-Chico offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 40 |
| Fine Arts | 15 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Those who complete Fine & Studio Arts program at California State University-Chico pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Fine & Studio Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Curators | $79,764 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Craft Artists | $76,826 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $69,338 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $57,836 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.