by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how USC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in visual arts.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for visual arts majors, USC came in at #3. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Southern California handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 106% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in visual arts from USC. This makes it the #8 most popular school for visual arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Visual Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from USC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $18,394 a year. This is less than $25,314, which is the national median of all visual arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at University of Southern California.
Of the 37 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General Visual & Performing Arts from USC in 2020-2021, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 students earned a master's degree in visual arts from USC. About 58% of these graduates were women and the other 42% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 310 |
| Music | 182 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 175 |
| Arts & Media Management | 111 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 82 |
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