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. Also, learn how CSULB ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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CSULB is in the top 10% of the country for fine arts. More specifically it was ranked #40 out of 465 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Long Beach handed out 415 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 409 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from CSULB. This makes it the #69 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at CSULB is $21,493. 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 CSULB, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $26,717 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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,266 | $1,266 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,490 | $1,490 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,612 | $15,612 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,306 | $4,306 |
Learn more about CSULB tuition and fees.
Of the 415 fine arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from CSULB, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 91 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 178 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 37 |
CSULB does not offer an online option for its fine arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CSULB Online Learning page.
Of the 18 fine arts students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from CSULB, about 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Long Beach with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at California State University - Long Beach.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 197 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 121 |
| Music | 110 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 89 |
| Dance | 46 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.