San Marcos has a total population of 54,977 and a student population of 37,388. Of these students, 27,442 are enrolled in schools that offer art programs.
The largest art school in San Marcos, by student population, is Palomar College. In 2010, approximately 10 students graduated from the Art program at Palomar College.
In 2010, 14 students graduated with an art degree from one of San Marcos's art schools. If you decide to attend a art school in San Marcos, you can expect to pay an average yearly tuition of $826.
In addition to tuition costs, plan on spending an average of $1,638 for art related books and supplies each year.
After graduating with your credentials in art, if you decide to work as an artist in San Marcos, your job prospects are average. There were 24,900 artists working in California and 400 working in the greater San Marcos area in 2010. The number of artists in San Marcos 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 Marcos is $58,610 per year. This is lower than the state-wide average salary for artists.
Address:
1140 W. Mission, San Marcos, California 92069-1487
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree