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 UC Berkeley ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for fine arts majors, UC Berkeley came in at #24. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in California.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 94 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 97 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from UC Berkeley. This makes it the #142 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in fine arts in 2022, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,368 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $23,272 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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,016 | $3,016 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,273 | $1,273 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,692 | $22,692 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,238 | $6,238 |
Learn more about UC Berkeley tuition and fees.
Of the 94 fine arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UC Berkeley, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the UC Berkeley 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 UC Berkeley Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who earned a master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from UC Berkeley in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| 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 University of California - Berkeley.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 88 |
| Music | 47 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 32 |
| Dance | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.