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. In addition, we cover how SDSU ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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SDSU was ranked #67 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for fine arts majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #14 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 218 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 212 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from SDSU. This makes it the #78 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at SDSU is $22,994. 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 SDSU, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $9,899 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 San Diego State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 28% of fine arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 72% went to 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 39 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 20 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of fine arts master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 71 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 64 |
| Dance | 6 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 2 |
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