Fine & Studio Arts at San Diego State University
If you plan to study Fine & Studio Arts, take a look at what San Diego State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
San Diego State University sits in San Diego, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 290 fine & studio arts degrees were granted at San Diego State University.
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Online Class Availability at San Diego State University
Online coursework is an option at San Diego State University. Among 41,137 students, 2,454 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,435 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at San Diego State University
These rankings give you a sense of how San Diego State University’s Fine & Studio Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #29 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #33 of 146 |
| Best Value | California | #98 of 120 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #111 of 145 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #144 of 666 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #323 of 662 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from San Diego State University
Those who finish San Diego State University’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 | $22,994 |
| 2 years | $16,940 |
| 3 years | $19,219 |
| 4 years | $23,720 |
| 5 years | $40,935 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from San Diego State University take home a median $23,720, compared with $63,824 for all San Diego State University graduates — about 63% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from San Diego State University stands at $9,899.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Fine & Studio Arts graduates at San Diego State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at San Diego State University are 78% women (225) and 22% men (65).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at San Diego State University
Of the 285 bachelor’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at San Diego State University, 78% were women (221) and 22% were men (64).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at San Diego State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 96 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 94 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 47 |
| Two or More Races | 22 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 12 |
Minority students account for 60% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at San Diego State University, above the national average of 40%.*
Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at San Diego State University
Of the 5 master’s fine & studio arts graduates at San Diego State University, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at San Diego State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*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 San Diego State University
This Fine & Studio Arts program at San Diego State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 285 |
| Fine Arts | 5 |
Best-Paid Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Fine & Studio Arts program at San Diego State University go on to a range of careers. Below 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.