by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Cal Poly. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #4 out of 73 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cal Poly among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, coming in at #14 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 14 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in California | 4 of 164 |
The following degree levels are offered in visual & performing arts at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 81 |
This visual & performing arts field at Cal Poly covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 62 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 10 |
| Music | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo handed out 81 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Cal Poly ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 73 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cal Poly report a median salary of $67,430 a year. This is below $77,339, the median for all majors at Cal Poly.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $19,198 in student loans. This is lower than $19,273, the typical median for all majors at Cal Poly.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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Among recent graduates, 23% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly were White. Approximately 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
