by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UC Berkeley. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #23 out of 73 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UC Berkeley as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, ranked #132 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 132 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in California | 23 of 164 |
Here is each degree level available for visual & performing arts at UC Berkeley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 323 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 18 |
The visual & performing arts field at UC Berkeley breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 130 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 105 |
| Music | 66 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 37 |
| Dance | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Berkeley conferred 323 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
UC Berkeley is in the top 15% of the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #23 out of 73 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley earn a median of $41,472 a year. This is below $106,510, the median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
To complete a bachelor’s at UC Berkeley, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $14,215 in student loans. This is below $14,238, the typical median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,117 | $3,117 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 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 UC Berkeley were White. Approximately 28% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 70 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77 |
| White | 90 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 44 |
| Other Races | 38 |
Graduate study is also available at UC Berkeley. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 18 |
