Here is an overview of the graduate program in visual & performing arts at UCLA. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UCLA as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, placing at #64 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 64 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in California | 10 of 165 |
The table below lists every degree level available for visual & performing arts at UCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 376 |
| Master’s | 165 |
| Doctoral | 28 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at UCLA covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 144 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 130 |
| Music | 119 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 79 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 58 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 21 |
| Dance | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Los Angeles awarded 165 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
UCLA is in the top 15% of the country for visual & performing arts at the master’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $56,518 | $68,757 |
| Fees | $1,714 | $1,714 |
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Among recent graduates, 48% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at UCLA are White. Roughly 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 17 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Los Angeles handed out 28 doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts.
UCLA is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 46% of visual & performing arts doctoral degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts doctoral degree graduates at UCLA are White. Approximately 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Los Angeles with a doctoral in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at UCLA. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 376 |