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Visual & Performing Arts at San Francisco State University

615 Bachelor's Degrees
31 Master's Degrees
#88 Overall Quality
We'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, and more. Also, learn how SFSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in visual & performing arts.

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Visual & Performing Arts Degrees Available at SFSU

SFSU Visual & Performing Arts Rankings

SFSU was ranked #88 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for visual & performing 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 #17 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts 56
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (With Aid) 62
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income Over $110k) 78
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $75-$110k) 80
Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools 81
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (With Aid) 83
Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools 88
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts 88
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $30-$48k) 91
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $48-$75k) 93
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $0-$30k) 96
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $75-$110k) 101
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (With Aid) 102
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $30-$48k) 106
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $0-$30k) 109
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income Over $110k) 109
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Visual & Performing Arts Graduates 110
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $48-$75k) 112
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $0-$30k) 125
Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 127
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $30-$48k) 128
Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges for Veterans 133
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts 140
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts 140
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $48-$75k) 140
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $75-$110k) 140
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income Over $110k) 156
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Visual & Performing Arts Graduates 186
Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 194
Best Visual & Performing Arts Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 196
Highest Paid Visual & Performing Arts Graduates 208
Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools 220
Best Visual & Performing Arts Graduate Degree Schools 222

Popularity of Visual & Performing Arts at SFSU

During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 615 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 567 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 31 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from SFSU. This makes it the #142 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.

SFSU Visual & Performing Arts Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at San Francisco State University.

SFSU Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Program

Of the 615 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in visual & performing arts from SFSU in 2021, 47% were men and 53% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 136
Black or African American 37
Hispanic or Latino 152
White 172
Non-Resident Aliens 36
Other Races 82

SFSU Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 39% of visual & performing arts master's degrees went to men and 61% went to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a master's in visual & performing arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 8
Non-Resident Aliens 7
Other Races 6

Visual & Performing Arts Majors

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
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 247
Design & Applied Arts 202
Fine & Studio Arts 99
Drama & Theater Arts 56
Music 32
Dance 10

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