Fine & Studio Arts at University of California-Santa Cruz
If you are interested in studying Fine & Studio Arts, take a look at what University of California-Santa Cruz. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of California-Santa Cruz is located in Santa Cruz, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 152 fine & studio arts graduations were recorded at University of California-Santa Cruz.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of California-Santa Cruz
Many students take online classes at University of California-Santa Cruz. Among 19,938 students, 166 (1%) studied exclusively online and 5,098 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at University of California-Santa Cruz
These rankings give you a sense of how University of California-Santa Cruz’s Fine & Studio Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #27 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #31 of 146 |
| Best Value | California | #100 of 120 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #113 of 145 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #137 of 666 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #334 of 662 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz
Students who complete University of California-Santa Cruz’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 | $23,275 |
| 2 years | $23,068 |
| 3 years | $28,412 |
| 4 years | $34,686 |
| 5 years | $35,979 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz earn a median of $34,686, compared with $63,618 for all University of California-Santa Cruz graduates — about 45% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from University of California-Santa Cruz stands at $19,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Fine & Studio Arts graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz are 64% women (98) and 36% men (54).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of California-Santa Cruz
Among the 144 bachelor’s fine & studio arts graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, 66% were women (95) and 34% were men (49).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 83 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 32 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 16 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz, below the national average of 40%.*
Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at University of California-Santa Cruz
Of the 8 master’s fine & studio arts graduates at University of California-Santa Cruz, 38% were women (3) and 62% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 12% of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at University of California-Santa Cruz, lower 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 University of California-Santa Cruz
This Fine & Studio Arts program at University of California-Santa Cruz offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 95 |
| Fine Arts | 8 |
| Art History | 49 |
Best-Paid Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Fine & Studio Arts program at University of California-Santa Cruz work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-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
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