by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at CSUMB. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #28 out of 73 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CSUMB among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, placing at #175 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 175 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in California | 28 of 164 |
The table below lists every degree level available for visual & performing arts at CSUMB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 61 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
The visual & performing arts field at CSUMB includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 42 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 13 |
| Music | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-Monterey Bay handed out 61 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
CSUMB holds a strong position among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #28 out of 73 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at CSUMB report a median salary of $46,285 a year. This is below $55,901, the median for all majors at CSUMB.
To complete a bachelor’s at CSUMB, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $16,270 in student loans. This is higher than $14,622, the typical median for all majors at CSUMB.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,695 | $1,695 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at CSUMB were Hispanic or Latino. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Monterey Bay with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at CSUMB. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 1 |
