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Visual & Performing Arts at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

70 Bachelor's Degrees
#74 Overall Quality
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in visual & performing arts.

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Visual & Performing Arts Degrees Available at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Visual & Performing Arts Rankings

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #74 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for visual & performing arts majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #13 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Highest Paid Visual & Performing Arts Graduates 1
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Visual & Performing Arts Graduates 1
Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools 74
Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools 77
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $30-$48k) 88
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $0-$30k) 98
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $30-$48k) 100
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $0-$30k) 111
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $48-$75k) 111
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $75-$110k) 118
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $48-$75k) 134
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (With Aid) 147
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income Over $110k) 152
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income $75-$110k) 153
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts 163
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (With Aid) 193
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts (Income Over $110k) 196
Best Value Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts 213
Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 260
Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges for Veterans 271

During the 2020-2021 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.

Visual & Performing Arts Student Diversity at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 20% of visual & performing arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 15
White 36
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 12

Visual & Performing Arts Majors

Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Fine & Studio Arts 49
Drama & Theater Arts 13
Music 8

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