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General Visual & Performing Arts at University of California-San Diego

General Visual & Performing Arts at University of California-San Diego

If you are interested in studying General Visual & Performing Arts, you may want to check out the program at University of California-San Diego. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of California-San Diego is in La Jolla, CA.

During the most recent reporting year, 74 general visual & performing arts graduations were recorded at University of California-San Diego.

Online & Distance Learning at University of California-San Diego

Distance learning is available at University of California-San Diego. Of 44,256 students, 236 (1%) studied exclusively online and 7,655 (17%) took at least some classes online.

General Visual & Performing Arts Rankings at University of California-San Diego

Rankings can help you compare University of California-San Diego’s General Visual & Performing Arts program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #3 of 24
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #3 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #16 of 156
Best Value California #16 of 24
Best Value Far Western (Region) #18 of 29
Best Value Nationwide #59 of 155

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #3 of 24
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #3 of 29
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #16 of 156
Best Value California #16 of 24
Best Value Far Western (Region) #18 of 29
Best Value Nationwide #59 of 155

Earnings for General Visual & Performing Arts Graduates from University of California-San Diego

Students who complete University of California-San Diego’s General Visual & Performing Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for General Visual & Performing Arts at University of California-San Diego
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $22,195
2 years $18,721
3 years $31,323
4 years $38,064
5 years $45,506

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, General Visual & Performing Arts graduates from University of California-San Diego earn a median of $38,064, compared with $84,922 for all University of California-San Diego graduates — about 55% lower than the school-wide median.

General Visual & Performing Arts earnings compared with all majors at University of California-San Diego

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for General Visual & Performing Arts graduates from University of California-San Diego stands at $15,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for General Visual & Performing Arts graduates at University of California-San Diego, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, General Visual & Performing Arts graduates at University of California-San Diego are 58% women (43) and 42% men (31).

General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of California-San Diego

Of the 64 bachelor’s general visual & performing arts degrees awarded at University of California-San Diego, 55% were women (35) and 45% were men (29).

University of California-San Diego gender breakdown of General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Visual & Performing Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 8
Hispanic / Latino 21
Black / African American 2
Asian 16
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 14
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Visual & Performing Arts majors at University of California-San Diego

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 64% of General Visual & Performing Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, above the national average of 45%.*

General Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Program at University of California-San Diego

Of the 10 master’s general visual & performing arts degrees awarded at University of California-San Diego, 80% were women (8) and 20% were men (2).

University of California-San Diego gender breakdown of General Visual & Performing Arts Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Visual & Performing Arts master’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 2
Asian 1
Two or More Races 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of General Visual & Performing Arts majors at University of California-San Diego

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 80% of General Visual & Performing Arts master’s degree recipients at University of California-San Diego, higher than the national average of 31%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific General Visual & Performing Arts Concentrations at University of California-San Diego

The General Visual & Performing Arts program at University of California-San Diego breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Visual & Performing Arts 74

Highest-Paying Careers for General Visual & Performing Arts Graduates

Graduates of the General Visual & Performing Arts program at University of California-San Diego pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for General Visual & Performing Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Art Directors $103,285
Artists and Related Workers, All Other $83,610
Craft Artists $76,826
Photographers $75,743
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $69,338
Graphic Designers $66,386
Special Effects Artists and Animators $57,836
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $46,983

References

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