by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UCSD UC San Diego. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #17 out of 73 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UCSD UC San Diego as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, ranked #126 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 126 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in California | 20 of 164 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in visual & performing arts at UCSD UC San Diego, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 265 |
| Master’s | 31 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at UCSD UC San Diego breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 87 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 74 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 68 |
| Music | 38 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 34 |
| Dance | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-San Diego awarded 265 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
UCSD UC San Diego holds a strong position among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #17 out of 73 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UCSD UC San Diego go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,879 a year. This is below $84,922, the median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UCSD UC San Diego, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $16,119 in student loans. This is lower than $17,106, the typical median for all majors at UCSD UC San Diego.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,528 | $3,528 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 37% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UCSD UC San Diego are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 30% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-San Diego with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 62 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 34 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Graduate study is also available at UCSD UC San Diego. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 31 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 17 |
