Fine & Studio Arts at California State University-East Bay
If you plan to study Fine & Studio Arts, consider the program at California State University-East Bay. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
California State University-East Bay sits in Hayward, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 133 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at California State University-East Bay.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-East Bay
Online coursework is an option at California State University-East Bay. Among 12,326 students, 4,497 (36%) studied exclusively online and 5,436 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at California State University-East Bay
These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-East Bay’s Fine & Studio Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #11 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #12 of 146 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #53 of 666 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #69 of 145 |
| Best Value | California | #70 of 120 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #124 of 662 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from California State University-East Bay
Those who finish California State University-East Bay’s Fine & Studio Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,968 |
| 2 years | $32,772 |
| 3 years | $33,915 |
| 4 years | $48,049 |
| 5 years | $54,563 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from California State University-East Bay report median earnings of $48,049, compared with $73,339 for all California State University-East Bay graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from California State University-East Bay comes in at $16,625.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Fine & Studio Arts graduates at California State University-East Bay, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at California State University-East Bay are 50% women (66) and 50% men (67).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at California State University-East Bay
Of the 133 bachelor’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at California State University-East Bay, 50% were women (66) and 50% were men (67).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-East Bay.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 51 |
| Black / African American | 15 |
| Asian | 37 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 83% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-East Bay, above the national average of 40%.*
*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 California State University-East Bay
The Fine & Studio Arts program at California State University-East Bay offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 12 |
| Fine Arts | 121 |
Top-Paying Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Those who complete Fine & Studio Arts program at California State University-East Bay pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Fine & Studio Arts graduates, 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 |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | $67,147 |
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.