by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at USC. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 48 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, USC as a strong choice for fine & studio arts, ranked #22 out of 664 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 22 of 664 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in California | 5 of 127 |
The following degree levels are offered in fine & studio arts at USC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Southern California awarded 48 bachelor’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
USC is among the very best schools in the country for fine & studio arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 48 schools by College Factual.
Fine & Studio Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at USC earn a median of $53,102 a year. This is lower than $101,273, the median for all majors at USC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at USC, fine & studio arts students borrow a median amount of $21,125 in student loans. This is higher than $15,729, the typical median for all majors at USC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,446 | $69,904 |
| Fees | $1,743 | $1,743 |
Find out more about USC tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degree graduates at USC are White. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor’s in fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
USC awarded 23 bachelor’s completions in art/art studies, general in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (39%).
USC conferred 13 bachelor’s degrees in fine/studio arts, general in the latest year of data — 69% to women and 31% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (31%).
USC conferred 12 bachelor’s completions in art history, criticism and conservation in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
Graduate study is also available at USC. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts | 24 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts | 5 |
