by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UCSD ranks among other schools offering degrees in visual arts.
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UCSD is in the top 10% of the country for visual arts. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 91 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - San Diego handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in visual arts from UCSD. This makes it the #5 most popular school for visual arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in visual arts in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 |
Learn more about UCSD tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 73 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in visual arts from UCSD. About 37% were men and 63% were women.
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 arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UCSD does not offer an online option for its visual 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of visual arts master's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
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 arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at University of California - San Diego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 66 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 48 |
| Music | 44 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 14 |
| Dance | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.