Art Studies Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 730 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Art Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about46% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.8% of Art Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Art Studies Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 18,711 degrees were awarded toArt Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Art Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 4,072 |
| Associate’s Degree | 3,792 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 10,236 |
| Master’s Degree | 607 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Art Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Art Studies of $36,289 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,613 |
| 4 years | $36,289 |
| 5 years | $41,536 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Art Studies. About 74.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,655 |
| Women | 7,581 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Art Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,270 | 51.5% |
| Asian | 798 | 7.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,158 | 21.1% |
| Black or African American | 829 | 8.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 57 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 568 | 5.5% |
| Race Unknown | 253 | 2.5% |
| International Students | 284 | 2.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.8% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Art Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 864 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Art Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Art Studies students seeking a bachelor's degree is Mesa Community College. This school awarded 897 bachelor's degrees in Art Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Art Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Art Studies. This school awarded 643 bachelor's degrees in Art Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Glendale Community College is a popular choice for Art Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 630 bachelor's degrees in Art Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Art Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Estrella Mountain Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Art Studies. This school awarded 545 bachelor's degrees in Art Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Art Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for Art Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 326 bachelor's degrees in Art Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Art Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rio Salado College is a popular choice for Art Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 321 people received their bachelor's degree in Art Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Phoenix College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Art Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 290 people received their bachelor's degree in Art Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for Art Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 285 people received their bachelor's degree in Art Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Art Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 238 bachelor's degrees in Art Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Scottsdale Community College is a popular choice for Art Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 234 people received their bachelor's degree in Art Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for Art Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 228 people received their bachelor's degree in Art Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Art Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Paradise Valley Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Art Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their bachelor's degree in Art Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Art Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Mountain Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Art Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 195 people received their bachelor's degree in Art Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Art Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their bachelor's degree in Art Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Art Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Los Angeles comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Art Studies. This school awarded 167 bachelor's degrees in Art Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Monica College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Art Studies. This school awarded 152 bachelor's degrees in Art Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Art Studies. This school awarded 150 bachelor's degrees in Art Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Art Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Art Studies. This school awarded 147 bachelor's degrees in Art Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Art Studies. This school awarded 146 bachelor's degrees in Art Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
James Madison University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Art Studies. This school awarded 138 bachelor's degrees in Art Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Art Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Art Studies that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 12,013 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3,557 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 751 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 732 |
| Painting | 607 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.