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Fine Arts in California

Fine Arts Schools in California

6,981 Fine Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Fine Arts major is the 61st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Fine Arts Majors in California

Fine Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 364
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 24
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 24
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In California, a fine arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of fine arts majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 16.6%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 39.0%
  • White: 26.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.8%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for Fine Arts Grads in California

156,990 people in the state and 1,344,090 in the nation are employed in jobs related to fine arts.

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Wages for Fine Arts Jobs in California

Fine Arts grads earn an average of $70,260 in the state and $58,370 nationwide.

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

#1

Academy of Art University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $37,263. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 20% are considered full time.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 37%.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
1,612 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

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

A typical student attending UCLA will pay a net price of $15,637. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $15,674. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.85 years.

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17 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
2,182 Total Students

8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.77 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,721.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. An average student at USC will pay a net price of $29,462. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC.

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Fine Arts Careers in CA

Some of the careers fine arts majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Artists 8% $60,490

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to fine arts.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 773
Music 629
Drama & Theater Arts 351
Design & Applied Arts 194
Arts & Media Management 73
General Visual & Performing Arts 61
Dance 59
Other Visual Art 22

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View Nationwide Fine Arts Report

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