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Doctor’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts

160 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 59 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in Fine Arts. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 14% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 11.9% of Fine Arts graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Fine Arts Majors

In 2020-2021, 160 doctor's degrees were awarded to Fine Arts majors. 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 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 Doctor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for Fine Arts majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in Fine Arts. About 76.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 37
Women 123
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The racial-ethnic distribution of Fine Arts doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 4
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 11
White 106
International Students 19
Other Races/Ethnicities 19
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There are 59 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Fine Arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
14 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 doctor's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at The Graduate Center. About 71% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

New York University

New York, New York
12 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for Fine Arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New York University. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their doctor's degree in Fine Arts from NYU. About 83% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
10 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Harvard University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in Fine Arts. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 doctor's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at Harvard. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.

9 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for Fine Arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The Fine Arts program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 9 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for Fine Arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in Fine Arts from UT Austin. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#5

Bard College

Annandale-On-Hudson, New York
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

Bard College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in Fine Arts. Each year, around 2,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,498 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,549 per year. The Fine Arts program at Bard College awarded 6 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#5

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

The 5th most popular school in the country for Fine Arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Chicago. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their doctor's degree in Fine Arts from UChicago.

#8

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
5 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for Fine Arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,652 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,732 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their doctor's degree in Fine Arts from UPenn. Of these students, 100% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Princeton University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Fine Arts. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,010 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,010 per year. The Fine Arts program at Princeton University awarded 5 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for Fine Arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Temple University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,488 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,388 per year. The Fine Arts program at Temple University awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#10

University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for Fine Arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Chicago. Each year, around 33,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,927 per year. The Fine Arts program at University of Illinois at Chicago awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.

#10

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for Fine Arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,118 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at Pitt. About 75% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
4 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

Johns Hopkins University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Fine Arts. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 doctor's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at Johns Hopkins.

#10

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Boston University 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 $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. The Fine Arts program at Boston University awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#10

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
4 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 10th most popular school in the country for Fine Arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. 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. The Fine Arts program at University of California - Berkeley awarded 4 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#16

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

Yale University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree 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 $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at Yale.

#16

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

The 16th most popular school in the country for Fine Arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. 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. The Fine Arts program at University of California - Los Angeles awarded 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#16

University of California - San Diego

La Jolla, California
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - San Diego is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in Fine Arts. Each year, around 39,500 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, 3 doctor's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at UCSD. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women.

#16

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Santa Barbara 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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their doctor's degree in Fine Arts from UCSB. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for Fine Arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Georgia. 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 3 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Fine Arts that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Music 1,327
Drama & Theater Arts 69
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 46
General Visual & Performing Arts 32
Other Visual Art 16

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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