If you decide that you want to get an art degree, then you might want to consider attending one of the 11 art schools in San Diego, California. San Diego has a general population of 1,223,400 and an overall student population of 113,380. Approximately 100,254 of San Diego's students are enrolled in schools that offer art programs.

Of the 11 art schools in San Diego, the largest art school, by student population, is San Diego State University. In 2010, San Diego State University graduated approximately 265 students from its art program.

A reported 733 students graduated with credentials in art in San Diego in 2010. If you decide to join their ranks, you can expect to pay an average of $37,932 per year in tuition if you are eligible for instate tuition. Out of state tuition for all San Diego art schools was an average of $40,722 per year in 2009.

In addition to tuition costs, plan on spending an average of $1,656 for art related books and supplies each year. And if you live on campus, you will face an additional expense of $9,828 per year, on average, for room and board at San Diego-based art schools. Students who live at home can cut this cost down to approximately $19,415.

Art Salaries and Career Outlook in San Diego

After graduating with your credentials in art, if you decide to work as an artist in San Diego, your job prospects are average. In 2010, there were 24,900 artists in California. Of these artists, 400 were working in the greater San Diego area. The number of artists in San Diego is expected to increase by 8% by the year 2018. This projected change is slower than the projected nationwide trend for artists.

The average salary you can expect to earn as an artist in San Diego is $58,610 per year, which is lower than the average for artists state-wide.

This Page is Useful for Those Seeking the Following:

• Art Degree in San Diego
• Associates Degree in Art
• Bachelors Degree in Art
• Art Classes
• Art Courses
• Art Training

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