We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how USC ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine & studio arts.
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USC is in the top 1% of the country for fine & studio arts. More specifically it was ranked #19 out of 502 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Southern California conferred 48 bachelor’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
Fine & Studio Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at USC earn a median of $53,102 a year. This is lower than $101,273, the median for all majors at USC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at USC, fine & studio arts students borrow a median amount of $21,125 in student loans. This is higher than $15,729, the typical median for all majors at USC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,446 | $69,904 |
| Fees | $1,743 | $1,743 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 25% of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degree graduates at USC are White. Roughly 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a bachelor’s in fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 8% of fine & studio arts master’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of fine & studio arts master’s degree graduates at USC were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a master’s in fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 5 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in fine & studio arts from USC were women.
The majority of fine & studio arts doctoral degree graduates at USC were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Southern California with a doctoral in fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the fine & studio arts majors at University of Southern California.
The fine & studio arts program at USC offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 23 |
| Art/Art Studies, General | 23 |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 20 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 11 |
USC granted 23 degrees in art history, criticism and conservation in the most recent reporting year — 87% to women and 13% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (65%).
USC awarded 23 completions in art/art studies, general in the most recent reporting year — 78% to women and 22% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (39%).
USC granted 20 degrees in fine/studio arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (25%).
USC granted 11 completions in fine arts and art studies, other in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (45%).