Fine & Studio Arts at Kansas City Art Institute
If you are interested in studying Fine & Studio Arts, consider the program at Kansas City Art Institute. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Kansas City Art Institute is located in Kansas City, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 50 fine & studio arts degrees were granted at Kansas City Art Institute.
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Online & Distance Learning at Kansas City Art Institute
Kansas City Art Institute primarily offers on-campus instruction; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at Kansas City Art Institute
Use these rankings to compare Kansas City Art Institute’s Fine & Studio Arts program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #14 of 14 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #14 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #41 of 45 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #44 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #576 of 666 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #577 of 662 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from Kansas City Art Institute
Students who complete Kansas City Art Institute’s Fine & Studio Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $19,245 |
| 2 years | $22,715 |
| 3 years | $28,248 |
| 4 years | $31,674 |
| 5 years | $35,319 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Kansas City Art Institute take home a median $31,674, compared with $35,096 for all Kansas City Art Institute graduates — about 10% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Kansas City Art Institute stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Kansas City Art Institute, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Kansas City Art Institute are 90% women (45) and 10% men (5).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at Kansas City Art Institute
Of the 50 bachelor’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at Kansas City Art Institute, 90% were women (45) and 10% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Kansas City Art Institute.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 16% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Kansas City Art Institute, below the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Fine & Studio Arts Concentrations at Kansas City Art Institute
The Fine & Studio Arts program at Kansas City Art Institute includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art History | 5 |
| Painting | 12 |
| Sculpture | 5 |
| Printmaking | 8 |
| Ceramic Arts & Ceramics | 13 |
| Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts | 7 |
Top-Paying Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Those who complete Fine & Studio Arts program at Kansas City Art Institute go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Fine & Studio Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Curators | $79,764 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Craft Artists | $76,826 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $69,338 |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | $67,147 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.