by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at CSUN. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 72 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are granted in visual & performing arts at CSUN, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 473 |
| Master’s | 67 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Northridge conferred 473 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
CSUN is in the top 5% of the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 72 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from CSUN report a median salary of $37,812 a year. This is lower than $62,574, the median for all majors at CSUN.
To complete a bachelor’s at CSUN, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $16,265 in student loans. This is higher than $15,960, the typical median for all majors at CSUN.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,374 | $1,374 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 41% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at CSUN are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Northridge with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 52 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 213 |
| White | 120 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 42 |
CSUN conferred 320 bachelor’s completions in art/art studies, general recently — 61% to women and 39% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (51%).
CSUN conferred 56 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 48% to women and 52% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (43%).
CSUN conferred 46 bachelor’s degrees in music, general in the most recent reporting year — 54% to women and 46% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (35%).
CSUN conferred 38 bachelor’s degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general recently — 53% to women and 47% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (34%).
CSUN conferred 13 bachelor’s completions in interior design recently — 92% to women and 8% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (62%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at CSUN. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 67 |
