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Fine Arts in California

Fine Arts Schools in California

1,599 Fine Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Fine Arts is the 67th most popular major out of a total 1028 majors commonly available.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 1,418
Master’s Degree 175
Associate Degree 5
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

There are 12,320 people in the state and 112,550 people in the nation working in fine arts jobs.

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Wages for Fine Arts Jobs in California

In this state, fine arts grads earn an average of $76,230. Nationwide, they make an average of $67,700.

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

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

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. It takes the average student 4.85 years to graduate. 50% of the teachers are full time.

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

80% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $8,721.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.98 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid.

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89 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
16,253 Total Students

44% of the teachers are full time. 80% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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66 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending UC Berkeley will pay a net price of $17,371. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years.

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61 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
26,179 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $15,482.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
9,686 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 58%.

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49 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.43 years. 68% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo will pay a net price of $18,766.

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

63% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,674. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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41 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,069. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 61% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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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
Art Studies 4,196
Art History 440
Other Fine Arts & Art Studies 114
Intermedia/Multimedia 66
Drawing 19
Painting 18
Sculpture 14
Metal & Jewelry Arts 12

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View Nationwide Fine Arts Report

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