by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Art Center College of Design. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #52 out of 73 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Art Center College of Design as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, placing at #471 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 471 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in California | 60 of 164 |
Here is each degree level offered in visual & performing arts at Art Center College of Design, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 259 |
| Master’s | 64 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at Art Center College of Design covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 230 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 63 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 30 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Art Center College of Design conferred 259 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Art Center College of Design is in the top 10% of the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #52 out of 73 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Art Center College of Design go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $63,094 a year. This is above $63,094, the median for all majors at Art Center College of Design.
To complete a bachelor’s at Art Center College of Design, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $31,025 in student loans. This is below $37,803, the typical median for all majors at Art Center College of Design.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $47,334 | $53,086 |
| Fees | $1,084 | $1,084 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Art Center College of Design were Asian. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Art Center College of Design with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 103 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 79 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Graduate study is also available at Art Center College of Design. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 64 |
