Doctor’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts
Education Levels of Fine Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 188 people earned their doctor's degree in fine arts. This earns it the #97 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's 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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for fine arts majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in fine arts. About 75.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 46 |
| Women | 142 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of fine arts doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 109 |
| International Students | 40 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
Most Popular Fine Arts Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 59 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in fine arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The Graduate Center, CUNY tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for fine arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 9,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in fine arts. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from NYU.
Harvard University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in fine arts. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from Harvard. Of these students, 75% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in fine arts. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from Columbia. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in fine arts. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from UT Austin. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Bard College. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from Bard.
University of Chicago is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in fine arts. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from UChicago. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in fine arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from UPenn. Of these students, 100% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Princeton University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in fine arts. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from Princeton.
Temple University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in fine arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from Temple.
University of Illinois at Chicago comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in fine arts. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from UIC. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in fine arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from Pitt.
The 10th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Johns Hopkins University. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from Johns Hopkins.
Boston University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in fine arts. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from Boston U. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in fine arts. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. 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, 4 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from UC Berkeley. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.
Yale University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in fine arts. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from Yale. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in fine arts. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from UCLA. About 50% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - San Diego. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from UCSD.
The 16th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Santa Barbara. Each year, around 26,100 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from UCSB. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Georgia is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in fine arts. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from UGA.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to fine arts that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music | 1,357 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 89 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 57 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 28 |
| Other Visual Art | 21 |
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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