Fine & Studio Arts at University of California-Irvine
If you are interested in studying Fine & Studio Arts, take a look at what University of California-Irvine. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of California-Irvine is in Irvine, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 102 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at University of California-Irvine.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Irvine
Online coursework is an option at University of California-Irvine. Among 37,297 students, 614 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,862 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at University of California-Irvine
Use these rankings to compare University of California-Irvine’s Fine & Studio Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #23 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 146 |
| Best Value | California | #79 of 120 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #84 of 145 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #121 of 666 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #197 of 662 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from University of California-Irvine
Those who finish University of California-Irvine’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 | $23,943 |
| 2 years | $26,121 |
| 3 years | $30,175 |
| 4 years | $36,977 |
| 5 years | $48,982 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from University of California-Irvine report median earnings of $36,977, compared with $71,034 for all University of California-Irvine graduates — about 48% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from University of California-Irvine stands at $17,635.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Fine & Studio Arts graduates at University of California-Irvine, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at University of California-Irvine are 79% women (81) and 21% men (21).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Irvine
Of the 94 bachelor’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at University of California-Irvine, 81% were women (76) and 19% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Irvine.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 24 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 34 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 11 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 73% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Irvine, higher than the national average of 40%.*
Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at University of California-Irvine
Of the 8 master’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at University of California-Irvine, 62% were women (5) and 38% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at University of California-Irvine.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at University of California-Irvine, 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 University of California-Irvine
This Fine & Studio Arts program at University of California-Irvine breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 92 |
| Art History | 10 |
Best-Paid Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Students who finish Fine & Studio Arts program at University of California-Irvine work across a variety of fields. 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.