by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 12 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of fine & studio arts. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 364 master's degrees in fine & studio arts during the 2022-2023 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of fine & studio arts for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality fine arts program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for fine & studio arts students working on their master's degree.
The fine arts school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Fine & Studio Arts Master's Degree Schools in California.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for fine & studio arts students seeking a a master's degree.
It's hard to beat University of Southern California if you wish to pursue a master's degree in fine & studio arts. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, USC is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from University of Southern California
It's hard to beat University of California - Los Angeles if you wish to pursue a master's degree in fine & studio arts. UCLA is a very large public university located in the large city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from University of California - Los Angeles
It's hard to beat University of California - Berkeley if you want to pursue a master's degree in fine & studio arts. Located in the midsize city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from University of California - Berkeley
It is hard to beat University of California - Davis if you want to pursue a master's degree in fine & studio arts. UC Davis is a very large public university located in the suburb of Davis.
Master's students who receive their degree from the fine arts program earn about $42,782 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from University of California - Davis
Located in the large city of San Francisco, California College of the Arts is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their master's from the fine arts program report average early career wages of $24,495.
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Academy of Art University is a medium-sized private for-profit university located in the city of San Francisco.
Those fine & studio arts students who get their master's degree from Academy of Art University receive $9,134 more than the typical fine arts student.
More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from Academy of Art University
Located in the large city of Long Beach, CSULB is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from California State University - Long Beach
Located in the large suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.
Master's recipients from the fine & studio arts program at Azusa Pacific University earn $7,741 above the standard graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.
More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from Azusa Pacific University
CalArts is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Valencia.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from California Institute of the Arts
CSUN is a very large public university located in the city of Northridge.More information about a master’s in fine & studio arts from California State University - Northridge
Explore all the Best Fine & Studio Arts Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 183 | 12 |
| Oregon | 158 | 46 |
| Nevada | 105 | 6 |
| Hawaii | 85 | 5 |
| Alaska | 52 | 3 |
One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, Fine & Studio Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 175 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 73 |
| Art Studies | 72 |
| Art History | 40 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 2 |
| Jewelry Arts | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 877 |
| Music | 570 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 272 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 186 |
| Arts & Media Management | 55 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 54 |
| Dance | 45 |
| Other Visual Art | 7 |
