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Visual & Performing Arts at University of California - San Diego

84 Bachelor's Degrees
14 Master's Degrees
1 Doctor's Degrees
We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UCSD ranks among other schools offering degrees in visual arts.

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Visual & Performing Arts Degrees Available at UCSD

UCSD Visual Arts Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for visual arts majors, UCSD came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Visual & Performing Arts Graduate Degree Schools 1
Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 1
Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools 1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $48-$75k) 1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $0-$30k) 1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $30-$48k) 1
Best Visual & Performing Arts Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $30-$48k) 2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (With Aid) 2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $0-$30k) 2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $75-$110k) 2
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $48-$75k) 2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $75-$110k) 2
Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 2
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (With Aid) 2
Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools 3
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts 3
Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools 4
Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges for Veterans 4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $0-$30k) 4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $75-$110k) 4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $30-$48k) 4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $48-$75k) 4
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (With Aid) 4
Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts 4
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income Over $110k) 4
Best Visual & Performing Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools 4
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $0-$30k) 5
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (With Aid) 5
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $48-$75k) 5
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $30-$48k) 5
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Visual & Performing Arts Graduates 5
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $75-$110k) 6
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts 6
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income Over $110k) 6
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income Over $110k) 7
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Visual & Performing Arts Graduates 9
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income Over $110k) 14
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Visual & Performing Arts Graduates 38
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts 42
Highest Paid Visual & Performing Arts Graduates 49
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts 58

Popularity of Visual Arts at UCSD

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 84 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 116 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in visual arts from UCSD. This makes it the #1 most popular school for visual arts master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in visual arts in 2021, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

UCSD Visual Arts Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at University of California - San Diego.

UCSD Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 84 visual arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from UCSD. Of these graduates, 43% were men and 57% were women.

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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 arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 20
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 16
White 9
Non-Resident Aliens 29
Other Races 9

UCSD Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 visual arts majors earned their master's degree from UCSD. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a master's in visual arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 5
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 1

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