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Fine & Studio Arts at University of Southern California

If you are interested in studying Fine & Studio Arts, take a look at what University of Southern California. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Southern California is located in Los Angeles, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 77 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at University of Southern California.

Studying Online at University of Southern California

Distance learning is available at University of Southern California. Of 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.

Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at University of Southern California

Use these rankings to compare University of Southern California’s Fine & Studio Arts program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#4 of 121
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#5 of 146
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#16 of 666
Best Value	California	#108 of 120
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#128 of 145
Best Value	Nationwide	#586 of 662

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	California	#4 of 121
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#5 of 146
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#16 of 666
Best Value	California	#108 of 120
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#128 of 145
Best Value	Nationwide	#586 of 662

Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from University of Southern California

Graduates of University of Southern California’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	$28,913
2 years	$31,975
3 years	$42,818
4 years	$53,102
5 years	$61,391

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from University of Southern California earn a median of $53,102, compared with $101,273 for all University of Southern California graduates — about 48% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from University of Southern California stands at $21,125.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at University of Southern California, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at University of Southern California are 82% women (63) and 18% men (14).

Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of Southern California

Among the 48 bachelor’s fine & studio arts graduates at University of Southern California, 75% were women (36) and 25% were men (12).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern California.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	4
Asian	10
Two or More Races	5
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, above the national average of 40%.*

Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at University of Southern California

Among the 24 master’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 92% were women (22) and 8% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	2
Asian	3
International (Nonresident)	8

Minority students account for 38% of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California, above the national average of 28%.*

Fine & Studio Arts Doctoral Program at University of Southern California

Among the 5 doctoral fine & studio arts degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern California.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5

*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 Southern California

This Fine & Studio Arts program at University of Southern California breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Art Studies	23
Fine Arts	20
Art History	23
Other Fine Arts & Art Studies	11

Best-Paid Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates

Those who complete Fine & Studio Arts program at University of Southern California go on to a range of careers. Here 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.