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. We've also included details on how UCSB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for fine arts majors, UCSB came in at #23. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 113 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 111 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from UCSB. This makes it the #197 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in fine arts in 2021, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UCSB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,605 a year. This is less than $24,186, which is the national median of all fine arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCSB, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $16,978 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,162.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at UCSB is $382 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at University of California - Santa Barbara.
Of the 113 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from UCSB in 2020-2021, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Barbara with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Of the 3 students who earned a master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from UCSB in 2020-2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Barbara with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 184 |
| Music | 38 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 36 |
| Dance | 21 |
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