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Visual & Performing Arts at University of California - San Diego

210 Bachelor's Degrees
34 Master's Degrees
15 Doctor's Degrees
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how UCSD ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in visual & performing arts.

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Visual & Performing Arts Degrees Available at UCSD

UCSD Visual & Performing Arts Rankings

UCSD was ranked #94 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for visual & performing 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 #16 in California.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Visual & Performing Arts Graduate Degree Schools 35
Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools 36
Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools 92
Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools 94

Popularity of Visual & Performing Arts at UCSD

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 210 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 220 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 34 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from UCSD. This makes it the #127 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts in 2022, making the school the #41 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Visual & Performing Arts from UCSD Cost?

$15,265 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

UCSD Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $11,834 $42,611
Fees $3,431 $3,431
Books and Supplies $1,307 $1,307
On Campus Room and Board $17,198 $17,198
On Campus Other Expenses $4,735 $4,735

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UCSD Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 210 students earned a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts from UCSD. About 66% of these graduates were women and the other 34% were men.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 56
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 35
White 54
Non-Resident Aliens 44
Other Races 15

Does UCSD Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Visual & Performing Arts?

UCSD does not offer an online option for its visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UCSD Online Learning page.

UCSD Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Program Diversity

In the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 students earned a master's degree in visual & performing arts from UCSD. About 55% of these graduates were women and the other 45% were men.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - San Diego with a master's in visual & performing arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 8
White 13
Non-Resident Aliens 5
Other Races 3

UCSD Visual & Performing Arts Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at University of California - San Diego.

Visual & Performing Arts Majors

Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
General Visual & Performing Arts 83
Drama & Theater Arts 66
Fine & Studio Arts 48
Music 44
Design & Applied Arts 14
Dance 8

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