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, 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 #50 out of 535 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in California.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, California State University - Long Beach handed out 409 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 370 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 $25,974. This is higher than $24,186, which is the national median for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CSULB, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $16,583 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 $26,162.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at California State University - Long Beach.
Of the 409 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in fine arts from CSULB in 2021, 31% were men and 69% 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 |
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Asian | 93 |
Black or African American | 9 |
Hispanic or Latino | 165 |
White | 78 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 36 |
Other Races | 28 |
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from CSULB in 2020-2021, 23% were men and 77% were women.
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 |
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Asian | 5 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
White | 2 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 178 |
Design & Applied Arts | 141 |
Music | 129 |
Drama & Theater Arts | 81 |
Dance | 57 |
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