by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at San Diego State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #29 out of 73 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates San Diego State University as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, placing at #180 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 180 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in California | 29 of 164 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in visual & performing arts at San Diego State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 405 |
| Master’s | 43 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
The visual & performing arts field at San Diego State University includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 290 |
| Music | 79 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 68 |
| Dance | 6 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, San Diego State University awarded 405 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
San Diego State University holds a strong position among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #29 out of 73 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University report a median salary of $23,720 a year. This is lower than $63,824, the median for all majors at San Diego State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at San Diego State University, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $13,343 in student loans. This is lower than $16,292, the typical median for all majors at San Diego State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,644 | $2,644 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at San Diego State University were White. Roughly 36% of graduates 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 bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 60 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 124 |
| White | 147 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 46 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at San Diego State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 43 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 1 |
