Bachelor’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts
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Education Levels of Fine Arts Majors
In 2020-2021, 24,602 earned their bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. This makes it the 22nd most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Fine Arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 24,602 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4,923 |
| Associate Degree | 4,205 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,984 |
| Basic Certificate | 459 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 160 |
| Graduate Certificate | 80 |
Earnings of Fine Arts Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts is $24,186. 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 $21,197 to a high of $27,279.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts is $26,162. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $27,500 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $23,500.
The median monthly payment of a Fine Arts graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $325.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. About 73.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,456 |
| Women | 18,146 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Fine Arts bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,827 |
| Black or African American | 1,719 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,241 |
| White | 13,394 |
| International Students | 1,411 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,010 |
Most Popular Fine Arts Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,095 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
School of the Art Institute of Chicago tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for Fine Arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,663 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,641 per year. The Fine Arts program at School of the Art Institute of Chicago awarded 569 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California State University - Long Beach is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. Roughly 40,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. The Fine Arts program at California State University - Long Beach awarded 409 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 69% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for Fine Arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Fullerton. Each year, around 42,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 401 people received their bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from Cal State Fullerton. Of these students, 67% were women and 68% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Northridge comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Fine Arts. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 294 bachelor's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at CSUN. Of these students, 63% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Diego State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 218 bachelor's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at SDSU. Of these students, 72% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Texas comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Fine Arts. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 216 people received their bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from UNT. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.
San Jose State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. Roughly 36,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. The Fine Arts program at San Jose State University awarded 204 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 59% of this group were women, and 72% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Central Florida comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Fine Arts. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 177 bachelor's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at UCF. Of these students, 77% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgia State University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Fine Arts. Each year, around 36,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,158 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,164 per year. The Fine Arts program at Georgia State University awarded 175 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Full Sail University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. Each year, around 24,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,687 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,472 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 174 people received their bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from Full Sail University. Of these students, 33% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Los Angeles is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 171 bachelor's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at Cal State LA. About 68% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 162 people received their bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 85% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. The Fine Arts program at University of Georgia awarded 147 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 91% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Fine Arts. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The Fine Arts program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 142 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 82% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Santa Cruz is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 142 bachelor's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at UC Santa Cruz. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
The University of Texas at Arlington is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 141 bachelor's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at UT Arlington. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.
University of Oregon is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,714 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 141 people received their bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from UO. About 60% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Towson University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Fine Arts. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,280 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 139 bachelor's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at Towson. About 71% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Brigham Young University - Idaho comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Fine Arts. Roughly 44,400 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 138 people received their bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from BYU - I. About 78% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. The Fine Arts program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus awarded 135 bachelor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Fine Arts that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 19,770 |
| Music | 15,362 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 13,117 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 11,759 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 3,794 |
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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