Fine & Studio Arts at California State University-Long Beach
What traits are you looking for in a school for Fine & Studio Arts, consider the program at California State University-Long Beach. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Long Beach is in Long Beach, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 435 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at California State University-Long Beach.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Long Beach
Many students take online classes at California State University-Long Beach. Among 42,003 students, 2,404 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,273 (48%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at California State University-Long Beach
Use these rankings to compare California State University-Long Beach’s Fine & Studio Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #22 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #25 of 146 |
| Best Value | California | #60 of 120 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #60 of 145 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #89 of 662 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #113 of 666 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from California State University-Long Beach
Graduates of California State University-Long Beach’s Fine & Studio Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,974 |
| 2 years | $25,467 |
| 3 years | $30,478 |
| 4 years | $37,617 |
| 5 years | $42,500 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from California State University-Long Beach report median earnings of $37,617, compared with $62,831 for all California State University-Long Beach graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from California State University-Long Beach is $16,583.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at California State University-Long Beach, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at California State University-Long Beach are 71% women (308) and 29% men (127).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Of the 418 bachelor’s fine & studio arts graduates at California State University-Long Beach, 70% were women (294) and 30% were men (124).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 80 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 168 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 109 |
| Two or More Races | 30 |
| International (Nonresident) | 10 |
| Unknown | 13 |
Minority students account for 75% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, higher than the national average of 40%.*
Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at California State University-Long Beach
Among the 17 master’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at California State University-Long Beach, 82% were women (14) and 18% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 29% of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, higher than 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-Long Beach
The Fine & Studio Arts program at California State University-Long Beach offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 228 |
| Fine Arts | 207 |
Best-Paid Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Those who complete Fine & Studio Arts program at California State University-Long Beach go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Fine & Studio Arts graduates, 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.