by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in visual & performing arts at UC Santa Cruz. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UC Santa Cruz highly for visual & performing arts, ranked #178 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 178 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in California | 28 of 165 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in visual & performing arts at UC Santa Cruz, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 512 |
| Master’s | 20 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
This visual & performing arts field at UC Santa Cruz covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 187 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 152 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 149 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 37 |
| Music | 13 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of California-Santa Cruz handed out 20 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
UC Santa Cruz is not yet ranked for visual & performing arts at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 45% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz were White. Roughly 50% 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 master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Santa Cruz handed out 13 doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts.
UC Santa Cruz has not been ranked for visual & performing arts at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of visual & performing arts doctoral degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts doctoral degree graduates at UC Santa Cruz are White. About 46% 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 doctoral in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at UC Santa Cruz. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 512 |