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Visual & Performing Arts in California

Visual & Performing Arts Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 24,912 students earned their Visual & Performing Arts degrees in CA.

In terms of popularity, Visual & Performing Arts is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 34 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors in California

Visual & Performing Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,430
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 191
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 191
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 191
Post-Master’s Certificate 117
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 117

Gender Distribution

In California, a visual & performing arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of visual & performing arts majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.7%
  • Black or African American: 5.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.3%
  • White: 29.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 10.6%
  • Other Races: 10.3%
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Jobs for Visual & Performing Arts Grads in California

363,580 people in the state and 2,744,770 in the nation are employed in jobs related to visual & performing arts.

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Wages for Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in California

In this state, visual & performing arts grads earn an average of $77,540. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer visual & performing arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

387 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. 59% of the teachers are full time. 76% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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Academy of Art University

San Francisco
270 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
8,928 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 5.08 years. The full-time teacher rate is 20%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it.

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200 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
1,271 Total Students

91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 6% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1.

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198 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
44,589 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 73%.

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122 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,166 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 46%. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years.

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97 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
9,761 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. An average student at Chapman will pay a net price of $44,342. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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91 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
410 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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87 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

A typical student attending CSUN will pay a net price of $8,293. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

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82 Degrees in Major Awarded
337 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 8%.

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67 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 37% of the teachers are full time.

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Visual & Performing Arts Careers in CA

Some of the careers visual & performing arts majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Producers and Directors 8% $97,550
Artists 8% $60,490
Interior Designers 5% $60,360

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