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Fine & Studio Arts Schools in California

In 2020-2021, 386 students earned their Fine Arts degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Fine & Studio Arts is the 61st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Fine & Studio 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 367
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

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: 10.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.2%
  • White: 41.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.3%
  • Other Races: 15.0%
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Jobs for Fine & Studio 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 & Studio Arts Jobs in California

In this state, Fine Arts grads earn an average of $70,260. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,370.

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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
38% Graduation Rate
8,928 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.00%. Graduates earn an average $30,780 after graduation.

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

In their early career, Azusa Pacific grads earn an average salary of $49,365. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,744.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
1,612 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $38,110 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. 21% of the teachers are full time.

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

The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UCLA.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,003. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,657 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
2,182 Total Students

In their early career, Art Center College of Design grads earn an average salary of $52,191. The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average. An average student at Art Center College of Design will pay a net price of $46,054.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $10,054.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $65,748 a year.

#10

San Francisco Art Institute

San Francisco
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
41 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 79%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $40,793. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

Fine & Studio Arts Careers in CA

Some of the careers Fine Arts majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Curators 18% $60,640
Museum Technicians and Conservators 18% $45,370
Fine Artists 15% $65,190
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $100,050
Multimedia Artists and Animators 10% $84,740
Artists 8% $60,490
High School Teachers 7% $82,670
Art Directors 7% $118,660
Photographers -4% $46,790

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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