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 UC Irvine ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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UC Irvine was ranked #66 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 #11 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 66 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 66 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Irvine handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 112 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from UC Irvine. This makes it the #216 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UC Irvine go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $16,989 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 Irvine, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $31,395 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,127 for all fine arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at UC Irvine is $143 per month.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $2,403 | $2,403 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,423 | $18,423 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,841 | $4,841 |
Learn more about UC Irvine tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 91 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in fine arts from UC Irvine. About 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the UC Irvine 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 Irvine Online Learning page.
Fine Arts majors graduating with a master's degree from UC Irvine make a median salary of $23,267 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $32,650.
Of the 16 students who earned a master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from UC Irvine in 2021-2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UC Irvine are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Irvine with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at University of California - Irvine.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 175 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 103 |
| Dance | 55 |
| Music | 27 |
| Other Visual Art | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.