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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #236 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #29 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 216 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 236 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 349 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 339 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from SDSU. This makes it the #127 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $908 | $908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,630 | $21,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
Learn more about SDSU tuition and fees.
Of the 349 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in visual & performing arts from SDSU in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 113 |
| White | 121 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 34 |
SDSU does not offer an online option for its visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SDSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 students graduated with a master's degree in visual & performing arts from SDSU. About 62% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SDSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at San Diego State University.
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 257 |
| Music | 67 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 54 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 7 |
| Dance | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.