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, and more. We've also included details on how UCSB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for fine arts majors, UCSB came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 16 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Santa Barbara handed out 133 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 113 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from UCSB. This makes it the #197 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in fine arts in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UCSB, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $42,638 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 UCSB is $382 per month.
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 | $3,131 | $3,131 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,482 | $1,482 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,684 | $18,684 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,456 | $5,456 |
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The fine arts program at UCSB awarded 133 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 24% of these degrees went to men with the other 76% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Barbara with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 23 |
Online degrees for the UCSB 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 UCSB Online Learning page.
The fine arts program at UCSB awarded 4 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Santa Barbara with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at University of California - Santa Barbara.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 166 |
| Music | 45 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 33 |
| Dance | 11 |
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