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. Also, learn how San Jose State ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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San Jose State is in the top 10% of the country for fine arts. More specifically it was ranked #39 out of 535 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, San Jose State University handed out 204 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 280 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from San Jose State. This makes it the #78 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from San Jose State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,231 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,186 for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at San Jose State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of fine arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 80 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 23 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 students earned a master's degree in fine arts from San Jose State. About 67% of these graduates were women and the other 33% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Jose State University with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 201 |
| Music | 52 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 16 |
| Dance | 6 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 4 |
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