by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 34 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Fine Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,516 bachelor's degrees in fine arts to qualified students.
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Your choice of fine arts for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for fine arts students working on their bachelor's degree.
The fine arts school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Fine Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in fine arts.
University of Southern California is a great decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in fine arts. USC is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of Southern California
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in fine arts has to look into University of California - Berkeley. UC Berkeley is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Berkeley.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of California - Berkeley
University of California - Santa Barbara is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in fine arts. Located in the midsize suburb of Santa Barbara, UCSB is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of California - Santa Barbara
San Jose State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in fine arts. San Jose State is a very large public university located in the large city of San Jose.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from San Jose State University
Located in the suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of California - Davis
CSULB is a very large public university located in the large city of Long Beach.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from California State University - Long Beach
Located in the small suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo
UCSD is a very large public university located in the city of La Jolla.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from University of California - San Diego
Located in the large suburb of Fullerton, Cal State Fullerton is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from California State University - Fullerton
Loyola Marymount is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles.More information about a bachelor’s in fine arts from Loyola Marymount University
Explore the best fine arts colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 643 | 1,300 |
| Washington | 521 | 93 |
| Oregon | 343 | 112 |
| Nevada | 201 | 6 |
| Hawaii | 172 | 5 |
One of 13 majors within the Fine & Studio Arts area of study, Fine Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 2,637 |
| Art History | 494 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 136 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 43 |
| Painting | 33 |
| Sculpture | 17 |
| Printmaking | 14 |
| Ceramic Arts & Ceramics | 7 |
| Jewelry Arts | 7 |
| Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts | 2 |
