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. Also, learn how Cal State LA ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at Cal State LA was ranked #225 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #29 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Los Angeles handed out 171 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 135 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Cal State LA. This makes it the #142 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal State LA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,453 a year. This is less than $24,186, which is the national median of all fine arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal State LA, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $19,087 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at California State University - Los Angeles.
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of fine arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 98 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Of the 6 fine arts students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Cal State LA, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Los Angeles with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 57 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 37 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 13 |
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