Associate Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts
Education Levels of Fine Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,447 people earned their associate degree in fine arts. This earns it the #33 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in fine arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 23,952 |
| Associate Degree | 4,447 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3,924 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,058 |
| Basic Certificate | 669 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 188 |
| Graduate Certificate | 94 |
Earnings of Fine Arts Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in fine arts is $18,784. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $15,375 to a high of $22,489.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in fine arts is $29,978. 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, $29,978 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $29,978.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $356.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in fine arts. About 69.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,337 |
| Women | 3,110 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of fine arts associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 461 |
| Black or African American | 267 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,685 |
| White | 1,586 |
| International Students | 82 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 366 |
Most Popular Fine Arts Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 399 colleges that offer an associate degree in fine arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for fine arts students seekingan associate degree is Pasadena City College. Roughly 25,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their associate degree in fine arts from Pasadena City College. About 60% of this group were women, and 84% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Pasadena City College fine arts graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $18,784.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fullerton College. Roughly 21,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their associate degree in fine arts from Fullerton College. About 67% of this group were women, and 79% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Fullerton College fine arts graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $18,784.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is LaGuardia Community College. Each year, around 16,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their associate degree in fine arts from LaGuardia. About 72% of this group were women, and 91% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. LaGuardia Community College fine arts graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $18,784.
The 4th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fashion Institute of Technology. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,542 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their associate degree in fine arts from FIT SUNY. Of these students, 80% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that FIT SUNY graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $18,784.
Northern Virginia Community College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fine arts. Each year, around 52,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their associate degree in fine arts from Northern Virginia Community College. Of these students, 66% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Northern Virginia Community College fine arts graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $18,784.
The 6th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Borough of Manhattan Community College. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their associate degree in fine arts from BMCC. Of these students, 73% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in fine arts at Borough of Manhattan Community College make a median salary of 18,784.
El Camino College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fine arts. Roughly 20,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their associate degree in fine arts from El Camino College. About 66% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. El Camino College fine arts graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $18,784.
Long Beach City College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fine arts. Each year, around 23,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their associate degree in fine arts from Long Beach City College. Of these students, 58% were women and 85% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in fine arts at Long Beach City College make a median salary of 18,784.
County College of Morris is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fine arts. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their associate degree in fine arts from County College of Morris. Of these students, 62% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. County College of Morris fine arts graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $18,784.
Santa Monica College is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fine arts. Roughly 25,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in fine arts from SMC. About 64% of this group were women, and 69% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SMC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $18,784.
Chaffey College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in fine arts. Roughly 20,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in fine arts from Chaffey College. Around 79% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in fine arts at Chaffey College make a median salary of 18,784.
The 12th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Orange Coast College. Roughly 18,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in fine arts from Orange Coast College. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Data shows that Orange Coast College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $18,784.
The 13th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Modesto Junior College. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their associate degree in fine arts from MJC. About 85% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Modesto Junior College fine arts graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $18,784.
Saddleback College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fine arts. Each year, around 18,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in fine arts from Saddleback College. Of these students, 65% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in fine arts at Saddleback College make a median salary of 18,784.
Queensborough Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in fine arts. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in fine arts from QCC. Of these students, 61% were women and 83% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that QCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $18,784.
Snow College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fine arts. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in fine arts from Snow College. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Data shows that Snow College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $18,784.
The 16th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bakersfield College. Each year, around 24,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in fine arts from Bakersfield College. Of these students, 74% were women and 91% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Bakersfield College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $18,784.
Glendale Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in fine arts. Roughly 12,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in fine arts from GCC. About 73% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Glendale Community College fine arts graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $18,784.
Sierra College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in fine arts. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in fine arts from Sierra College. Of these students, 63% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Sierra College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $18,784.
El Paso Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fine arts. Roughly 26,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in fine arts from El Paso Community College. About 55% of this group were women, and 87% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that El Paso Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $18,784.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to fine arts that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 7,578 |
| Music | 1,952 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1,740 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1,531 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,478 |
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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