by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how LCAD ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at LCAD was ranked #244 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #30 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Laguna College of Art and Design handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 74% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from LCAD. This makes it the #86 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from LCAD go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $8,482 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at LCAD was $1,485 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,650 | $35,650 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,324 | $2,324 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,071 | $18,071 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,528 | $3,528 |
Learn more about LCAD tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 fine arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from LCAD. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Laguna College of Art and Design with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
LCAD 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 LCAD Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 57% of fine arts master's degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at LCAD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Laguna College of Art and Design with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Laguna College of Art and Design.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 90 |