Fine & Studio Arts Schools in California
6,630 students earned Fine Arts degrees in California in the 2018-2019 year.
As a degree choice, Fine & Studio Arts is the 24th most popular major in the state.
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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 |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 3,853 |
Associate’s Degree | 1,917 |
Master’s Degree | 452 |
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 352 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 36 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 36 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 36 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 13 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 13 |
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 7 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 7 |
Gender Distribution
In California, a Fine Arts major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of Fine Arts majors in California is as follows:
- Asian: 16.3%
- Black or African American: 2.8%
- Hispanic or Latino: 31.6%
- White: 31.3%
- Non-Resident Alien: 6.7%
- Other Races: 11.3%

Jobs for Fine & Studio Arts Grads in California
There are 156,990 people in the state and 1,344,090 people in the nation working in Fine Arts jobs.

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.

Most Popular Fine & Studio Arts Programs in CA
There are 184 colleges in California that offer Fine Arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
In their early career, CSULB grads earn an average salary of $36,500. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,982. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
This public school has an average net price of $8,234. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.
Graduates earn an average $42,200 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.
Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%.
Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,500 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 84% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $26,277.
28 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,287. The student loan default rate is 2.90% which is lower than average.
The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $14,171. Of all the students who attend this school, 64% get financial aid.
Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,800 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%.
Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,131. It takes the average student 5.10 years to graduate.
94% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $4,175. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.
Fine & Studio Arts Careers in CA
Some of the careers Fine Arts majors go into include:
Job Title | CA Job Growth | CA Median Salary |
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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 | -4% | $38,110 |
Related Majors in California
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to Fine Arts.
Major | Annual Graduates in CA |
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Design & Applied Arts | 4,680 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 4,428 |
Music | 3,615 |
Drama & Theater Arts | 3,415 |
General Visual & Performing Arts | 1,285 |
Dance | 490 |
Arts & Media Management | 290 |
Other Visual Art | 101 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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