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General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in California

1,198 students earned Visual Arts degrees in California in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Visual & Performing Arts is the 84th most popular major in the state out of a total 333 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Visual & Performing Arts Majors in California

Visual Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 642
Bachelor’s Degree 476
Master’s Degree 60
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 15
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 15
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 15
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In California, a visual arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of visual arts majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.5%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 32.6%
  • White: 31.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 8.7%
  • Other Races: 10.4%
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Jobs for General Visual & Performing Arts Grads in California

There are 66,420 people in the state and 452,670 people in the nation working in visual arts jobs.

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Wages for General Visual & Performing Arts Jobs in California

A typical salary for a visual 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 visual arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,576 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.29 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,844 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

#2

Golden West College

Huntington Beach
85 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,396 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,608 after earning their degree at this institution. 30% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

#3

Academy of Art University

San Francisco
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
8,928 Total Students

25% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,780 a year.

#4

Victor Valley College

Victorville
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,777 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,419 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Victor Valley College will pay a net price of $9,477. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 21% are considered full time.

59 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
16,367 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,218. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 48% of the teachers are full time.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
1,073 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 14%. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
266 Total Students

12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,355.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

62% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. In their early career, USC grads earn an average salary of $65,748.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
9,006 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 43% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,744.

#9

Citrus College

Glendora
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,863 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,533 after earning their degree at this institution. 39% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,579.

General Visual & Performing Arts Careers in CA

Some of the careers visual arts majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Fine Artists 15% $65,190
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 15% $100,050
Multimedia Artists and Animators 10% $84,740
Artists 8% $60,490
Graphic Designers 7% $56,810
Art Directors 7% $118,660
Photographers -4% $46,790

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to visual arts.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Fine & Studio Arts 6,381
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 3,916
Design & Applied Arts 3,773
Music 3,457
Drama & Theater Arts 2,820
Dance 483
Arts & Media Management 309
Other Visual Art 79

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