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Fine Arts in Massachusetts

Fine Arts Schools in Massachusetts

320 students earned Fine Arts degrees in Massachusetts in the 2022-2023 year.

A Fine Arts major is the 92nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Fine Arts Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 242
Master’s Degree 37
Associate Degree 35
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 4
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.3%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
  • White: 64.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.8%
  • Other Races: 7.8%
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Jobs for Fine Arts Grads in Massachusetts

There are 6,520 people in the state and 112,550 people in the nation working in fine arts jobs.

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Wages for Fine Arts Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a fine arts grad in the state is $66,980, compared to a typical salary of $67,700 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer fine arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,846. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
1,894 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $22,147.

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Lesley University

Cambridge
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,200 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate.

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24 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,256 Total Students

84% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $6,686. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
5,440 Total Students

The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Brandeis. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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Clark University

Worcester
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
3,405 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,264. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.

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14 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
1,670 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. An average student at Wheaton College Massachusetts will pay a net price of $32,248.

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#9

Gordon College

Wenham
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
1,816 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
2,040 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,444.

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Fine Arts Careers in MA

Some of the careers fine arts majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Artists 11% $60,910

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to fine arts.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Art Studies 225
Art History 171
Painting 78
Other Fine Arts & Art Studies 40
Intermedia/Multimedia 25
Ceramic Arts & Ceramics 22
Sculpture 21
Printmaking 20

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