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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s

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Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master's

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, veterans have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Visual & Performing Arts is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 10th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 149,215 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2019-2020, visual and performing arts graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $26,700 and had an average of $25,051 in loans still to pay off.

Across California, there were 24,145 visual and performing arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $27,013 and $24,403 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s” ranking looked at 36 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in visual and performing arts. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality visual and performing arts programs as well as strong veteran support.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the visual and performing arts program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s”.

Top 25 Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California

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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern California. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s list. University of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 317 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USC, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking.Of the 46,287 students enrolled at University of Southern California, 1,311 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 862 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,487. On top of their other funding sources, 388 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Southern California does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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%.

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Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, California

Out of the 36 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Loyola Marymount University landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Los Angeles, California, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 47 degrees to qualified masters’s visual and performing arts students in 2020-2021.

Loyola Marymount also took the #4 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking.Of the 9,686 students enrolled at Loyola Marymount University, 15 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,741. In addition to receiving other benefits, 6 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Loyola Marymount]](/colleges/loyola-marymount-university/student-life/veterans/)

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Los Angeles. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s list. UCLA is a public institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 173 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCLA, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking.Of the 44,589 students enrolled at University of California - Los Angeles, 7 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,071. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full University of California - Los Angeles Veteran Student Life Report

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Academy of Art University
San Francisco, California

Out of the 36 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Academy of Art University landed the #4 spot on the list. Academy of Art University is located in San Francisco, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 270 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees to qualified students.

Academy of Art University also took the #9 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking.Among the 8,928 students enrolled at Academy of Art University, 1,287 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,016 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $16,275. On top of their other funding sources, 257 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Academy of Art University]](/colleges/academy-of-art-university/student-life/veterans/)

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - San Diego. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s list. UCSD is located in La Jolla, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 34 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCSD, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 112 of the 39,576 students enrolled at UCSD were GI Bill® students, of which 54 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,596. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UCSD]](/colleges/university-of-california-san-diego/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #6, University of California - Irvine did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s list. University of California - Irvine is a large school located in Irvine, California that handed out 39 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2020-2021.

UC Irvine also took the #8 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking.According to our most recent data, UC Irvine supports 36,303 students, and 8 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 5 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,620. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UC Irvine]](/colleges/university-of-california-irvine/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Redlands
Redlands, California

University of Redlands ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s list. This small school is located in Redlands, California, and it awarded 6 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2020-2021.

University of Redlands also made our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in California” list, coming in at #19.According to our most recent data, University of Redlands supports 4,566 students, and 12 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 12 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,899. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Redlands]](/colleges/university-of-redlands/student-life/veterans/)

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University of California - Davis ranked #8 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s list. UC Davis is a large public school situated in Davis, California. It awarded 27 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Davis, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking.According to our most recent data, UC Davis supports 39,074 students, and 31 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 23 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,489. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of California - Davis]](/colleges/university-of-california-davis/student-life/veterans/)

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National University
La Jolla, California

National University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s ranking. National University is a fairly large school located in La Jolla, California that handed out 27 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 18,070 students enrolled at National University, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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

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With a ranking of #10, California State University - Long Beach did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s list. California State University - Long Beach is a large school located in Long Beach, California that handed out 61 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2020-2021.

CSULB not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in California” list.Of the 40,069 students enrolled at California State University - Long Beach, 822 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 310 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,845. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full California State University - Long Beach Veteran Student Life Report

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San Diego State University
San Diego, California

San Diego State University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s list. This large school is located in San Diego, California, and it awarded 34 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2020-2021.

SDSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in California” list.According to our most recent data, San Diego State University supports 36,334 students, and 1,433 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 853 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,806. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full San Diego State University Veteran Student Life Report

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San Jose State University
San Jose, California

With a ranking of #12, San Jose State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s list. San Jose State University is a large public school situated in San Jose, California. It awarded 30 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2020-2021.

San Jose State also made our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in California” list, coming in at #17.Our most recent data shows that 660 of the 36,208 students enrolled at San Jose State were GI Bill® students, of which 384 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,909. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at San Jose State]](/colleges/san-jose-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of California - Riverside ranked #13 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s list. UCR is located in Riverside, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our california master’s degree vets studying visual & performing arts list, UCR has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 11 of the 26,434 students enrolled at UCR were GI Bill® students, of which 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,182. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full University of California - Riverside Veteran Student Life Report

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California State University - Northridge ranked #14 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Northridge, California, and it awarded 87 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2020-2021.

CSUN also took the #24 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 680 of the 40,381 students enrolled at CSUN were GI Bill® students, of which 336 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,745. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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 CSUN Veteran Student Life Report

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San Francisco State University
San Francisco, California

San Francisco State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #15. San Francisco, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s visual and performing arts degrees to 31 students in 2020-2021.

Of the 27,349 students enrolled at SFSU, 950 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 536 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,581. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. SFSU offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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

[Read full report on veteran student life at San Francisco State University]](/colleges/san-francisco-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, California

With a ranking of #16, Mount Saint Mary’s University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s list. This small school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 8 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2020-2021.

MSMU also made our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in California” list, coming in at #18.Of the 2,745 students enrolled at Mount Saint Mary’s University, 12 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 6 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,275. In addition to receiving other benefits, 4 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Mount Saint Mary’s University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Mount Saint Mary’s University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of California - Santa Barbara ranked #17 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s list. Located in Santa Barbara, California, this large public school awarded 10 degrees to qualified masters’s visual and performing arts students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCSB, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking.According to our most recent data, UCSB supports 26,179 students, and 286 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 128 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,510. In addition to receiving other benefits, 3 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%.

Full UCSB Veteran Student Life Report

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California State University - Fullerton landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s ranking. Fullerton, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s visual and performing arts degrees to 54 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Cal State Fullerton, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking.According to our most recent data, Cal State Fullerton supports 42,051 students, and 748 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 342 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,729. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at California State University - Fullerton]](/colleges/california-state-university-fullerton/student-life/veterans/)

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California Institute of the Arts came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s ranking. Located in Valencia, California, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 120 diplomas to qualified masters’s visual and performing arts students in 2020-2021.

CalArts did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in California” list.Of the 1,166 students enrolled at California Institute of the Arts, 18 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 11 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $21,930. On top of their other funding sources, 8 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. California Institute of the Arts offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full California Institute of the Arts Veteran Student Life Report

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Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, California

Azusa Pacific University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Azusa, California, and it awarded 67 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our california master’s degree vets studying visual & performing arts list, Azusa Pacific has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking.According to our most recent data, Azusa Pacific supports 9,006 students, and 58 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 44 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,529. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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%. 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.

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California State University - Sacramento ranked #21 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s list. California State University - Sacramento is a large school located in Sacramento, California that handed out 5 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 34 of the 32,293 students enrolled at Sac State were GI Bill® students, of which 23 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,555. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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

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California State University - Los Angeles ranked #22 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s list. Cal State LA is a large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 44 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 26,745 students enrolled at California State University - Los Angeles, 3 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,700. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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

[Read full report on veteran student life at California State University - Los Angeles]](/colleges/california-state-university-los-angeles/student-life/veterans/)

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Chapman University
Orange, California

Chapman University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #23. Chapman is a medium-sized school located in Orange, California that handed out 97 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our california master’s degree vets studying visual & performing arts list, Chapman has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 9,761 students enrolled at Chapman University were GI Bill® students, of which 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Chapman]](/colleges/chapman-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of California - Santa Cruz did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #24. University of California - Santa Cruz is a public institution located in Santa Cruz, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 22 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 273 of the 19,161 students enrolled at University of California - Santa Cruz were GI Bill® students, of which 114 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,631. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% 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%.

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California State University - San Bernardino came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in California for Visual & Performing Arts for a Master’s ranking. California State University - San Bernardino is located in San Bernardino, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 masters’s visual and performing arts degrees to qualified students.

Among the 19,689 students enrolled at CSUSB, 400 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 170 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,274. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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