Associate Degrees in Fine Arts
Education Levels of Fine Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 768 people earned their associate degree in fine arts. This earns it the #125 spot on the list of the most popular associate 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 | 9,349 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,177 |
| Associate Degree | 768 |
| Basic Certificate | 96 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 29 |
| Graduate Certificate | 18 |
Earnings of Fine Arts Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for fine arts majors with their associate 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 associate degree in fine arts. About 75.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 192 |
| Women | 576 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of fine arts associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 168 |
| White | 419 |
| International Students | 14 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 72 |
Most Popular Fine Arts Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 141 colleges that offer an associate degree in fine arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
LaGuardia Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for fine arts majors who are seeking their associate degree. Each year, around 16,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their associate degree in fine arts from LaGuardia. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Fashion Institute of Technology. Each year, around 8,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,542 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their associate degree in fine arts from FIT SUNY. Of these students, 82% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hudson County Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in fine arts. Roughly 7,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in fine arts from HCCC. Around 63% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 53% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bristol Community College. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in fine arts from Bristol. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is College of Western Idaho. Each year, around 10,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in fine arts from CWI. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Rose State College. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in fine arts from RSC. About 88% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Ivy Tech Community College. Roughly 63,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in fine arts from Ivy Tech Community College. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Sussex County Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in fine arts. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in fine arts from Sussex County Community College. About 90% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Delta College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fine arts. Roughly 6,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in fine arts from Delta College. About 69% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tulsa Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in fine arts. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in fine arts from Tulsa Community College. About 87% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Grand Rapids Community College. Roughly 12,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in fine arts from Grand Rapids Community College. About 94% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Kingsborough Community College. Roughly 15,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in fine arts from KCC. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Raritan Valley Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in fine arts from RVCC. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is South Texas College. Roughly 28,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in fine arts from South Texas College. Of these students, 59% were women and 86% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Parkland College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in fine arts. Roughly 5,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in fine arts from Parkland College. About 69% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Southwestern Illinois College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in fine arts from SWIC. Of these students, 100% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Georgia Military College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in fine arts. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in fine arts from Georgia Military College. About 78% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Erie Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fine arts. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in fine arts from Erie Community College. Of these students, 73% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to fine arts that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 3,313 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 126 |
| Art History | 106 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 62 |
| Drawing | 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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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