by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Cal State Fullerton ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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Cal State Fullerton was ranked #59 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for fine 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 #8 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 59 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 59 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Fullerton handed out 422 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 401 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Cal State Fullerton. This makes it the #45 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cal State Fullerton go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,839 a year. This is less than $24,539, which is the national median of all fine arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Cal State Fullerton, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $29,971 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,127.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at Cal State Fullerton is $321 per month.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,331 | $1,331 |
| Books and Supplies | $965 | $965 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,348 | $18,348 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,254 | $4,254 |
Learn more about Cal State Fullerton tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 422 fine arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from Cal State Fullerton. Of these graduates, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fullerton with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 87 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 163 |
| White | 108 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 40 |
Online degrees for the Cal State Fullerton fine arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal State Fullerton Online Learning page.
Fine Arts majors graduating with a master's degree from Cal State Fullerton make a median salary of $59,860 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all fine arts graduates with a master's is $32,650.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students earned a master's degree in fine arts from Cal State Fullerton. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 13% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fullerton with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at California State University - Fullerton.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 111 |
| Music | 93 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 90 |
| Dance | 29 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.