by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how California State University-San Marcos ranks among other schools offering degrees in visual & performing arts.
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California State University-San Marcos holds a strong position among schools offering visual & performing arts. In particular, it placed #110 out of 1,185 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #22 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, California State University-San Marcos conferred 96 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from California State University-San Marcos go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,802 a year. This is lower than $61,351, the median for all majors at California State University-San Marcos.
To complete a bachelor’s at California State University-San Marcos, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $18,750 in student loans. This is above $17,019, the typical median for all majors at California State University-San Marcos.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,998 | $1,998 |
Read more about California State University-San Marcos tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 46% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at California State University-San Marcos are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-San Marcos with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Here are the demographics of the visual & performing arts majors at California State University-San Marcos.
This visual & performing arts program at California State University-San Marcos breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 80 |
| Music | 10 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 6 |