by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Cal State Long Beach. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #26 out of 73 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Cal State Long Beach as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, ranked #147 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 147 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in California | 27 of 164 |
The table below lists every degree level available for visual & performing arts at Cal State Long Beach, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 967 |
| Master’s | 38 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at Cal State Long Beach includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 435 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 230 |
| Music | 126 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 99 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 76 |
| Dance | 36 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Long Beach handed out 967 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Cal State Long Beach is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #26 out of 73 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Cal State Long Beach go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,207 a year. This is below $62,831, the median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal State Long Beach, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $17,970 in student loans. This is above $15,825, the typical median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 39% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State Long Beach are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Long Beach with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 204 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 396 |
| White | 224 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 91 |
Graduate study is also available at Cal State Long Beach. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 38 |
