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Fine & Studio Arts Schools in California

6,526 students earned Fine Arts degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

A Fine & Studio Arts major is the 20th most popular major in this 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
Bachelor’s Degree 3,908
Associate Degree 2,087
Master’s Degree 367
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 135
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 135
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 135
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 10
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Post-Master’s 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: 16.3%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 36.1%
  • White: 28.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.4%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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Jobs for Fine & Studio Arts Grads in California

In this state, there are 156,990 people employed in jobs related to a Fine Arts degree, compared to 1,344,090 nationwide.

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Wages for Fine & Studio Arts Jobs in California

A typical salary for a Fine Arts grad in the state is $70,260, compared to a typical salary of $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:

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

The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 47% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,059 a year.

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

It takes the average student 4.85 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $8,003. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

307 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.94 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1. 47% of the teachers are full time.

230 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.55 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $13,845. Of all the students who attend this school, 61% get financial aid.

216 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

45% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,542. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $57,540 a year.

177 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

A typical student attending Cal State LA will pay a net price of $3,302. 95% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,517 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 73% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

147 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
19,161 Total Students

67% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,632 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, UCSB grads earn an average salary of $51,496. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate.

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,253 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,563 a year.

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
Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers -5% $38,110

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to Fine Arts.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 3,916
Design & Applied Arts 3,773
Music 3,457
Drama & Theater Arts 2,820
General Visual & Performing Arts 1,179
Dance 483
Arts & Media Management 309
Other Visual Art 79

View all majors related to Fine & Studio Arts

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