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 SDSU ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at SDSU was ranked #170 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #23 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 166 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 170 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Diego State University handed out 247 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 218 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from SDSU. This makes it the #78 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 SDSU is $23,186. This is less than $24,539, which is the national median of all fine arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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 | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| Books and Supplies | $908 | $908 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,630 | $21,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,244 | $3,244 |
Learn more about SDSU tuition and fees.
Of the 247 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from SDSU in 2021-2022, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77 |
| White | 81 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Online degrees for the SDSU 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 SDSU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students graduated with a master's degree in fine arts from SDSU. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SDSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| 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 San Diego State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 67 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 54 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 7 |
| Dance | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.