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Fine & Studio Arts Schools in District of Columbia

146 students earned Fine Arts degrees in District of Columbia in the 2020-2021 year.

A Fine & Studio Arts major is the 49th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Fine & Studio Arts Majors in District of Columbia

Fine Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 101
Master’s Degree 41
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 4
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 4

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a Fine Arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of Fine Arts majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 16.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.3%
  • White: 37.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.0%
  • Other Races: 15.8%
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Jobs for Fine & Studio Arts Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 6,460 people employed in jobs related to a Fine Arts degree, compared to 1,344,090 nationwide.

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Wages for Fine & Studio Arts Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a Fine Arts grad in the state is $78,270, compared to a typical salary of $58,370 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in District of Columbia that offer Fine Arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 53%. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,563.

#2

American University

Washington
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time.

#3

Georgetown University

Washington
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $32,108. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Howard University

Washington
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years. The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,237 after graduation. The average student takes 4.96 years to complete their degree at University of the District of Columbia. 34% of the teachers are full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,801 after earning their degree at this institution. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Fine & Studio Arts Careers in DC

Some of the careers Fine Arts majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
High School Teachers 15% $62,500
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 12% $80,640
Art Directors 12% $72,650
Multimedia Artists and Animators 7% $89,770
Curators 6% $79,370
Archivists 5% $74,410
Museum Technicians and Conservators 4% $68,030
Photographers 0% $84,720

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to Fine Arts.

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Music 117
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 89
Design & Applied Arts 84
Drama & Theater Arts 67
Arts & Media Management 57
General Visual & Performing Arts 16
Dance 14

View all majors related to Fine & Studio Arts

View Nationwide Fine & Studio Arts Report

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