by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Cal State Fullerton ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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Cal State Fullerton was ranked #62 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for fine arts majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #12 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Fullerton handed out 401 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 376 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Cal State Fullerton. This makes it the #45 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cal State Fullerton is $26,006. This is higher than $24,186, which is the national median for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
Fine Arts majors graduating with a master's degree from Cal State Fullerton make a median salary of $38,313 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all fine arts graduates with a master's is $29,510.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal State Fullerton, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $16,448 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,162.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at Cal State Fullerton is $321 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at California State University - Fullerton.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of fine arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fullerton with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 95 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 146 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 38 |
Of the 18 fine arts students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Cal State Fullerton, about 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fullerton with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 122 |
| Music | 89 |
| Dance | 23 |
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