by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at CSUN. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #27 out of 73 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CSUN highly for visual & performing arts, ranked #143 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 143 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in California | 25 of 164 |
The following degree levels are granted in visual & performing arts at CSUN, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 473 |
| Master’s | 67 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at CSUN breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 329 |
| Music | 151 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 47 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 13 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Northridge conferred 473 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
CSUN ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #27 out of 73 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CSUN report a median salary of $37,812 a year. This is lower than $62,574, the median for all majors at CSUN.
To complete a bachelor’s at CSUN, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $16,265 in student loans. This is higher than $15,960, the typical median for all majors at CSUN.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,374 | $1,374 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 41% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at CSUN are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Northridge with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 52 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 213 |
| White | 120 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 42 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at CSUN. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 67 |
