Bachelor’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts
Education Levels of Fine Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 23,952 people 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 | 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 Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in fine arts is $24,539. 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 $21,356 to a high of $29,049.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in fine arts is $30,127. 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, $37,250 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $22,514.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $358.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in fine arts. About 74.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6,112 |
| Women | 17,840 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of fine arts bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,904 |
| Black or African American | 1,702 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,472 |
| White | 12,588 |
| International Students | 1,291 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,995 |
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:
The most popular school in the United States for fine arts students seekinga bachelor's degree is School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,654 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 569 people received their bachelor's degree in fine arts from School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women. Data shows that School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,539.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Long Beach. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 409 people received their bachelor's degree in fine arts from CSULB. Of these students, 77% were women and 72% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in fine arts at California State University - Long Beach make a median salary of 24,539.
California State University - Fullerton is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in fine arts. 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 most recent year for which we have data, 401 people received their bachelor's degree in fine arts from Cal State Fullerton. About 66% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in fine arts at California State University - Fullerton make a median salary of 24,539.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 294 people received their bachelor's degree in fine arts from CSUN. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. Data shows that CSUN graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,539.
San Diego State University comes in at #5 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 $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 218 people received their bachelor's degree in fine arts from SDSU. Of these students, 72% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. San Diego State University fine arts graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,539.
University of North Texas is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree 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 $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 216 people received their bachelor's degree in fine arts from UNT. Of these students, 74% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UNT graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,539.
The 7th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is San Jose State University. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 204 people received their bachelor's degree in fine arts from San Jose State. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. San Jose State University fine arts graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,539.
The 8th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Central Florida. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 177 people received their bachelor's degree in fine arts from UCF. Of these students, 71% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UCF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,539.
The 9th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Georgia State University. 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 175 people received their bachelor's degree in fine arts from Georgia State. Of these students, 77% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Georgia State University fine arts graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,539.
Full Sail University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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 $26,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their bachelor's degree in fine arts from Full Sail University. About 32% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Full Sail University fine arts graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,539.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their bachelor's degree in fine arts from Cal State LA. Of these students, 54% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in fine arts at California State University - Los Angeles make a median salary of 24,539.
Arizona State University - Tempe comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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 $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 162 people received their bachelor's degree in fine arts from ASU - Tempe. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in fine arts at Arizona State University - Tempe make a median salary of 24,539.
University of Georgia comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their bachelor's degree in fine arts from UGA. Around 28% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Data shows that UGA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,539.
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 $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their bachelor's degree in fine arts from U-M. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor fine arts graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,539.
The 14th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Santa Cruz. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 142 people received their bachelor's degree in fine arts from UC Santa Cruz. About 70% of this group were women, and 56% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UC Santa Cruz graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,539.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their bachelor's degree in fine arts from UT Arlington. About 64% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in fine arts at The University of Texas at Arlington make a median salary of 24,539.
The 16th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Oregon. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 141 people received their bachelor's degree in fine arts from UO. About 71% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UO graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $24,539.
The 18th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Towson University. Each year, around 21,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,382 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their bachelor's degree in fine arts from Towson. Of these students, 80% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Towson University fine arts graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,539.
Brigham Young University - Idaho is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in fine arts. Roughly 44,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their bachelor's degree in fine arts from BYU - I. About 81% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Brigham Young University - Idaho fine arts graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $24,539.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in fine arts. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 135 people received their bachelor's degree in fine arts from UW Seattle. About 77% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in fine arts at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make a median salary of 24,539.
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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 | 19,777 |
| Music | 15,299 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 12,664 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 12,468 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 4,199 |
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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