Bachelor’s Degrees in Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry
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Education Levels of Folk Art Majors
In 2018-2019, 96 bachelor's degrees were awarded to folk art majors. This earns it the #283 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 | 96 |
| Associate’s Degree | 15 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 10 |
| Master’s Degree | 2 |
| Basic Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Folk Art Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in folk art is $20,100. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have.
A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $19,200 and the high is $22,000.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in folk art is $25,562. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary.
The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $28,562 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,906.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $265.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in folk art. About 78.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 21 |
| Women | 75 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of folk art bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 69 |
| International Students | 9 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 10 |
Most Popular Folk Art Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 14 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in folk art. Learn more about the most popular 14 below:
The most popular school in the United States for folk art students seekinga bachelor's degree is Virginia Commonwealth University. Roughly 29,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,177 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,701 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in folk art from VCU. Of these students, 89% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of the Arts is the 2nd 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 $46,530 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,530 per year.
The folk art program at The University of the Arts awarded 18 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for folk art majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is College for Creative Studies. Roughly 1,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,240 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in folk art from CCS. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in folk art. Roughly 27,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,602 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,766 per year.
The folk art program at Kent State University at Kent awarded 10 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in folk art. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in folk art from Kutztown University. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in folk art. Each year, around 2,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $1,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,400 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 bachelor's degrees were handed out to folk art majors at Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
The 6th most popular school in the country for folk art majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Montserrat College of Art. For the 2018-2019 academic year, 3 bachelor's degrees were handed out to folk art majors at Montserrat College of Art.
The 6th most popular school in the country for folk art majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Maine College of Art. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,694 per year.
The folk art program at Maine College of Art awarded 3 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in folk art. Roughly 51,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,188 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,997 per year.
The folk art program at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign awarded 2 bachelor's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Malone University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in folk art. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,980 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 2 bachelor's degrees were handed out to folk art majors at Malone.
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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 | 25,815 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 19,137 |
| Music | 15,747 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 12,791 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 11,308 |
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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