by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UC Santa Cruz. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #30 out of 73 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Santa Cruz highly for visual & performing arts, ranked #185 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 185 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in California | 30 of 164 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in visual & performing arts at UC Santa Cruz, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 512 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
This visual & performing arts field at UC Santa Cruz covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 187 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 152 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 149 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 37 |
| Music | 13 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Santa Cruz handed out 512 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
UC Santa Cruz holds a strong position among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #30 out of 73 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Cruz report a median salary of $38,670 a year. This is lower than $63,618, the median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UC Santa Cruz, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $18,480 in student loans. This is lower than $18,526, the typical median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $2,775 | $2,775 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 51% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz were White. About 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Santa Cruz with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 86 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 137 |
| White | 211 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 53 |
Graduate study is also available at UC Santa Cruz. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 20 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 13 |
