by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at FIDM LA. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels. At its best it places at #73 out of 73 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates FIDM LA among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, ranked #1,124 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 1,124 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in California | 158 of 164 |
Here is each degree level available for visual & performing arts at FIDM LA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Associate’s | 266 |
The visual & performing arts field at FIDM LA covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 288 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 14 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising awarded 45 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
FIDM LA is in the top 5% of the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #73 out of 73 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FIDM LA report a median salary of $36,890 a year. This is below $42,955, the median for all majors at FIDM LA.
To complete a bachelor’s at FIDM LA, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $21,832 in student loans. This is above $20,231, the typical median for all majors at FIDM LA.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,275 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Learn more about FIDM LA tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at FIDM LA are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 27% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising handed out 266 associate’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
FIDM LA is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the associate’s level. Its best result was #91 out of 97 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 15% of visual & performing arts associate’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts associate’s degree graduates at FIDM LA were White. Roughly 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising with a associate’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 44 |
| Other Races | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
