by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Oxy. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #35 out of 109 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Oxy among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, ranked #190 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 190 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Far Western US Region | 35 of 211 |
The following degree levels are offered in visual & performing arts at Oxy, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 65 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at Oxy includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 27 |
| Music | 17 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 15 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Occidental College conferred 65 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Oxy is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #35 out of 109 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 35 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 187 |
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Oxy go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,993 a year. This is lower than $59,237, the median for all majors at Oxy.
To complete a bachelor’s at Oxy, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $20,804 in student loans. This is below $23,367, the typical median for all majors at Oxy.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,830 | $65,678 |
| Fees | $596 | $596 |
Learn more about Oxy tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 43% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Oxy were White. Roughly 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Occidental College with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 10 |
