by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how SFSU ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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SFSU was ranked #61 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 #10 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 60 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 61 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, San Francisco State University handed out 104 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 96 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from SFSU. This makes it the #197 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 SFSU is $24,606. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SFSU, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $28,168 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.
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 | $1,682 | $1,682 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,099 | $1,099 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,955 | $17,955 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
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Of the 104 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in fine arts from SFSU in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 16 |
SFSU 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 SFSU Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in fine arts from SFSU in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| 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 San Francisco State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 257 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 202 |
| Music | 37 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 36 |
| Dance | 8 |
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