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Fine Arts in California

Fine Arts Schools in California

1,599 students earned Fine Arts degrees in California in the 2022-2023 year.

A Fine Arts major is the 117th 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 175
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: 22.8%
  • Black or African American: 2.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 29.1%
  • White: 27.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.7%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Fine Arts Grads in California

12,320 people in the state and 112,550 in the nation are employed in jobs related to fine arts.

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Wages for Fine Arts Jobs in California

A typical salary for a fine arts grad in the state is $76,230, compared to a typical salary of $67,700 nationwide.

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

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $35,076. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.32 years.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 28%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $48,735. Most students complete their degree in 4.77 years.

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

The average student takes 4.85 years to complete their degree at Cal State Fullerton. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
782 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 13%. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,073 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 13%.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

A typical student attending SDSU will pay a net price of $12,721. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at SDSU. The full-time teacher rate is 50%.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.98 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 65% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

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Mills College

Oakland
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
961 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.18 years.

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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
Other Fine Arts & Art Studies 69
Art Studies 67
Art History 64
Metal & Jewelry Arts 2

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View Nationwide Fine Arts Report

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