by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in visual & performing arts at SFCM. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 3 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SFCM as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, coming in at #847 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 847 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in California | 117 of 165 |
Here is each degree level offered in visual & performing arts at SFCM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 64 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
| Professional Certificate | 30 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at SFCM covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 153 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, San Francisco Conservatory of Music conferred 64 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
SFCM is in the top 10% of the country for visual & performing arts at the master’s level. In particular it placed #23 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 52% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at SFCM are Non-Resident Alien. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco Conservatory of Music with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, San Francisco Conservatory of Music conferred 3 graduate certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
SFCM ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 23 |
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of visual & performing arts graduate certificate degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts graduate certificate degree graduates at SFCM were White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco Conservatory of Music with a graduate certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, San Francisco Conservatory of Music conferred 30 professional certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
SFCM has not been ranked for visual & performing arts at the professional certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of visual & performing arts professional certificate degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts professional certificate degree graduates at SFCM were White. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco Conservatory of Music with a professional certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Undergraduate study is also available at SFCM. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 56 |
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