Bachelor’s Degrees in Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry
Education Levels of Folk Art Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 61 people earned their bachelor's degree in folk art. This earns it the #298 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in folk art at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 61 |
| Basic Certificate | 20 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 12 |
| Associate Degree | 9 |
Earnings of Folk Art Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in folk art is $25,027. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $23,132 and the high is $26,922.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for folk art majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in folk art. About 75.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15 |
| Women | 46 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of folk art bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 45 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Folk Art Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 16 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in folk art. Learn more about the most popular 16 below:
The most popular school in the United States for folk art students seekinga bachelor's degree is Virginia Commonwealth University. Roughly 29,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,850 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,404 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's degree in folk art from VCU. Of these students, 89% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in folk art at Virginia Commonwealth University make a median salary of 25,027.
College for Creative Studies is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in folk art. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in folk art from CCS. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that CCS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,027.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for folk art majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of the Arts. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,010 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in folk art from UArts. About 86% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UArts graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,027.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in folk art. Roughly 1,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $1,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in folk art from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Data shows that Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,027.
Columbus College of Art and Design is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in folk art. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,150 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,125 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their bachelor's degree in folk art from CCAD. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in folk art at Columbus College of Art and Design make a median salary of 25,027.
The 10th most popular school in the country for folk art majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Maine College of Art. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,668 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,668 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their bachelor's degree in folk art from Maine College of Art. Maine College of Art folk art graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,027.
Montserrat College of Art comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in folk art. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their bachelor's degree in folk art from Montserrat College of Art. Montserrat College of Art folk art graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,027.
Holy Apostles College and Seminary is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in folk art. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their bachelor's degree in folk art from Holy Apostles College and Seminary. Holy Apostles College and Seminary folk art graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,027.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to folk art that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 23,952 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 19,777 |
| Music | 15,299 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 12,664 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 12,468 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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