by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the 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 #25 out of 48 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UC Santa Cruz highly for fine & studio arts, ranked #119 out of 664 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 119 of 664 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in California | 24 of 127 |
The following degree levels are granted in fine & studio arts at UC Santa Cruz, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 144 |
| Master’s | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Santa Cruz awarded 144 bachelor’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
UC Santa Cruz is in the top 15% of the country for fine & studio arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #25 out of 48 schools by College Factual.
Fine & Studio Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Santa Cruz report a median salary of $34,686 a year. This is below $63,618, the median for all majors at UC Santa Cruz.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UC Santa Cruz, fine & studio arts graduates take on a median debt of $19,500 in student loans. This is higher 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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Among recent graduates, 34% of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz are White. About 58% 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 fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 83 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UC Santa Cruz conferred 95 bachelor’s degrees in art/art studies, general in the most recent reporting year — 66% to women and 34% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (54%).
UC Santa Cruz granted 49 bachelor’s degrees in art history, criticism and conservation in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (65%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UC Santa Cruz. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts | 8 |
