Fine Arts Associate Degrees
There are 655 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Fine Arts. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and50% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.6% of Fine Arts graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Fine Arts Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 12,013 students earned theirFine Arts majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Fine Arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 49 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 936 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,731 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,296 |
Earnings of Fine Arts Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Fine Arts of $36,289 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,613 |
| 4 years | $36,289 |
| 5 years | $41,536 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Fine Arts. About 71.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 269 |
| Women | 667 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Fine Arts graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 453 | 48.4% |
| Asian | 41 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 252 | 26.9% |
| Black or African American | 91 | 9.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 34 | 3.6% |
| Race Unknown | 38 | 4.1% |
| International Students | 15 | 1.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.6% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Fine Arts Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 749 colleges that offer a associate degree in Fine Arts. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Fine Arts students seeking a associate degree is School of the Art Institute of Chicago. This school awarded 884 associate degrees in Fine Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fine Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fine Arts. This school awarded 302 associate degrees in Fine Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fine Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for Fine Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 207 associate degrees in Fine Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fine Arts. This school awarded 167 associate degrees in Fine Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fine Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for Fine Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their associate degree in Fine Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bard College is a popular choice for Fine Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their associate degree in Fine Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fine Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a popular choice for Fine Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their associate degree in Fine Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins is a popular choice for Fine Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 122 associate degrees in Fine Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fine Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-East Bay comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fine Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their associate degree in Fine Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The New School is a popular choice for Fine Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 106 associate degrees in Fine Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fine Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY City College is a popular choice for Fine Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their associate degree in Fine Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fine Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
East Carolina University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fine Arts. This school awarded 99 associate degrees in Fine Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a popular choice for Fine Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 98 associate degrees in Fine Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania Western University is a popular choice for Fine Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 96 associate degrees in Fine Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fine Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fine Arts. This school awarded 96 associate degrees in Fine Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fine Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Fine Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 94 associate degrees in Fine Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis is a popular choice for Fine Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 91 associate degrees in Fine Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fine Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Hunter College is a popular choice for Fine Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 90 associate degrees in Fine Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a popular choice for Fine Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 90 associate degrees in Fine Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fine Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fashion Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Fine Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their associate degree in Fine Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Fine Arts that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Art/Art Studies, General | 18,711 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3,557 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 751 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 732 |
| Painting | 607 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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