by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Sacramento State. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #12 out of 72 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level offered in visual & performing arts at Sacramento State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 321 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Sacramento awarded 321 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Sacramento State is in the top 15% of the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #12 out of 72 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Sacramento State report a median salary of $38,359 a year. This is below $64,062, the median for all majors at Sacramento State.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Sacramento State, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $16,111 in student loans. This is below $17,571, the typical median for all majors at Sacramento State.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,934 | $1,934 |
Find out more about Sacramento State tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Sacramento State were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Sacramento with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 57 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 112 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 35 |
Sacramento State granted 76 bachelor’s completions in cinematography and film/video production recently — 42% to women and 58% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (34%).
Sacramento State awarded 42 bachelor’s completions in design and applied arts, other recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (43%).
Sacramento State conferred 37 bachelor’s completions in graphic design in the most recent reporting year — 68% to women and 32% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (41%).
Sacramento State awarded 36 bachelor’s completions in art/art studies, general recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (36%).
Sacramento State granted 35 bachelor’s degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (31%).
Sacramento State conferred 29 bachelor’s degrees in music performance, general recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (38%).
Sacramento State granted 25 bachelor’s completions in photography recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (44%).
Sacramento State conferred 23 bachelor’s completions in fine/studio arts, general in the latest year of data — 65% to women and 35% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (35%).
Sacramento State awarded 10 bachelor’s degrees in music, general in the most recent reporting year — 30% to women and 70% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (30%).
Sacramento State awarded 6 bachelor’s degrees in art history, criticism and conservation in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
Sacramento State awarded 2 bachelor’s degrees in interior design in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (50%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Sacramento State. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 17 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
