by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Cal Poly. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #3 out of 48 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 fine & studio arts, placing at #15 out of 664 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 15 of 664 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in California | 3 of 127 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in fine & studio arts at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 62 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo awarded 62 bachelor’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
Cal Poly is a solid choice among schools offering fine & studio arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 48 schools by College Factual.
Fine & Studio Arts majors who earn their 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.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Cal Poly, fine & studio arts students accumulate a median 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, 21% of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly were White. About 52% 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 fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Cal Poly awarded 62 bachelor’s completions in fine/studio arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 79% to women and 21% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (52%).
