Fine & Studio Arts at University of California-Santa Barbara
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University of California-Santa Barbara is located in Santa Barbara, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 127 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at University of California-Santa Barbara.
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Studying Online at University of California-Santa Barbara
Distance learning is available at University of California-Santa Barbara. Among 26,133 students, 57 (0%) studied exclusively online and 1,195 (5%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at University of California-Santa Barbara
Use these rankings to compare University of California-Santa Barbara’s Fine & Studio Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #3 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #3 of 146 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 666 |
| Best Value | California | #84 of 120 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #90 of 145 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #188 of 662 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #3 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #3 of 146 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 666 |
| Best Value | California | #84 of 120 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #90 of 145 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #188 of 662 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara
Students who complete University of California-Santa Barbara’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 | $21,605 |
| 2 years | $27,048 |
| 3 years | $36,625 |
| 4 years | $49,413 |
| 5 years | $48,583 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara earn a median of $49,413, compared with $66,666 for all University of California-Santa Barbara graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from University of California-Santa Barbara is $16,978.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Fine & Studio Arts graduates at University of California-Santa Barbara, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at University of California-Santa Barbara are 82% women (104) and 18% men (23).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Santa Barbara
Of the 115 bachelor’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at University of California-Santa Barbara, 82% were women (94) and 18% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Barbara.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 51 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 27 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 16 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 11 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Barbara, higher than the national average of 40%.*
Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at University of California-Santa Barbara
Among the 8 master’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at University of California-Santa Barbara, 88% were women (7) and 12% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Barbara.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 75% of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Barbara, higher than the national average of 28%.*
Fine & Studio Arts Doctoral Program at University of California-Santa Barbara
Among the 4 doctoral fine & studio arts degrees awarded at University of California-Santa Barbara, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Santa Barbara.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 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 University of California-Santa Barbara
This Fine & Studio Arts program at University of California-Santa Barbara includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 8 |
| Fine Arts | 77 |
| Art History | 42 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Fine & Studio Arts program at University of California-Santa Barbara pursue many career paths. Below are 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
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