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2023 Most Popular Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts in California

101 Ranked Colleges
975 Degrees Awarded
$33,300 Avg Cost*
Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2020-2021, 3,130 people earned their degree in visual and performing arts, making the major the 221st most popular in the United States.

Across California, there were 975 visual and performing arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California” ranking, we looked at 101 colleges that offer a degree in visual and performing arts. To top this list, a school must have a successful visual and performing arts program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.

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Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California

The colleges and universities below are the best for california visual arts students.

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Out of the 101 schools in the Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - San Diego landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in La Jolla, California, and it awarded 99 ’s visual arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

Read more about Visual & Performing Arts at UCSD

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Golden West College
Huntington Beach, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Golden West College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California list. Golden West College is located in Huntington Beach, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 85 ’s visual arts degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Visual & Performing Arts at Golden West College

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Victor Valley College
Victorville, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Victor Valley College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California list. Located in Victorville, California, this medium-sized public school handed out 60 diplomas to qualified ’s visual arts students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Victor Valley College

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Out of the 101 schools in the Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California that were part of this year’s ranking, California State University - San Marcos landed the #4 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in San Marcos, California, and it awarded 59 ’s visual arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full California State University - San Marcos Visual & Performing Arts Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Hussian College-Relativity Campus California. The school came in at #5 for the Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California. Hussian College-Relativity Campus California is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 51 ’s visual arts degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Hussian College-Relativity Campus California

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Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, California

Azusa Pacific University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California ranking, coming in at #6. Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit institution located in Azusa, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 48 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Visual & Performing Arts at Azusa Pacific

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Citrus College
Glendora, California

With a ranking of #6, Citrus College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California list. Citrus College is a public institution located in Glendora, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 48 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Citrus College

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Pasadena City College
Pasadena, California

Pasadena City College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California list. Located in Pasadena, California, this large public school handed out 33 degrees to qualified ’s visual arts students in 2020-2021.

Full Pasadena City College Visual & Performing Arts Report

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Young Americans College of the Performing Arts came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California ranking. Young Americans College of the Performing Arts is a small school located in Corona, California that handed out 31 ’s visual arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Young Americans College of the Performing Arts

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Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, California

Mt. San Antonio College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California ranking. Mt. SAC is a large public school situated in Walnut, California. It awarded 24 ’s visual arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Visual & Performing Arts at Mt. SAC

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California State University - Channel Islands did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California ranking, coming in at #11. CSUCI is a public institution located in Camarillo, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 20 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Visual & Performing Arts at California State University - Channel Islands

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Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, California

Santa Monica College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California ranking, coming in at #12. Santa Monica College is located in Santa Monica, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 19 ’s visual arts degrees to qualified students.

With a freshman retention rate of 100%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at SMC

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Modesto Junior College
Modesto, California

Modesto Junior College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California ranking. Modesto Junior College is a public institution located in Modesto, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 17 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Modesto Junior College

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University of San Francisco
San Francisco, California

University of San Francisco did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California ranking, coming in at #14. San Francisco, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s visual arts degrees to 14 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.5%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full University of San Francisco Visual & Performing Arts Report

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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield College landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California ranking. Bakersfield, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s visual arts degrees to 13 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Visual & Performing Arts at Bakersfield College

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California State University - Los Angeles did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California ranking, coming in at #15. California State University - Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 ’s visual arts degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full California State University - Los Angeles Visual & Performing Arts Report

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Riverside City College
Riverside, California

Riverside City College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California list. Riverside City College is a fairly large school located in Riverside, California that handed out 13 ’s visual arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Riverside City College

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Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, California

Chaffey College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California ranking, coming in at #18. Chaffey College is located in Rancho Cucamonga, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 ’s visual arts degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Chaffey College Visual & Performing Arts Report

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Fullerton College
Fullerton, California

Fullerton College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California ranking. Fullerton College is a fairly large public school situated in Fullerton, California. It awarded 11 ’s visual arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Fullerton College

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Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, California

Crafton Hills College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California ranking. Yucaipa, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s visual arts degrees to 11 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Crafton Hills College

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Butte College
Oroville, California

With a ranking of #21, Butte College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California list. Butte College is a public institution located in Oroville, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 10 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Visual & Performing Arts at Butte College

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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, California

Saddleback College landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California ranking. Located in Mission Viejo, California, this fairly large public school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified ’s visual arts students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Visual & Performing Arts at Saddleback College

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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, California

Long Beach City College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California ranking, coming in at #23. Long Beach City College is a large school located in Long Beach, California that handed out 10 ’s visual arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Long Beach City College Visual & Performing Arts Report

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Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, California

With a ranking of #24, Santa Rosa Junior College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California list. Located in Santa Rosa, California, this fairly large public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified ’s visual arts students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Santa Rosa Junior College

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Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, California

Point Loma Nazarene University landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California ranking. Located in San Diego, California, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 8 degrees to qualified ’s visual arts students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.0%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Point Loma Nazarene University

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American River College
Sacramento, California

American River College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California ranking, coming in at #24. American River College is a large public school situated in Sacramento, California. It awarded 12 ’s visual arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Visual & Performing Arts at American River College

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Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, California

Coastline Community College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Visual Arts Major in California ranking. Coastline Community College is a public institution located in Fountain Valley, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 8 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Coastline Community College Visual & Performing Arts Report

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