Master’s Degrees in Fine Arts
Education Levels of Fine Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,177 people earned their master's degree in fine arts. This earns it the #126 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 | 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 Master’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 master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in fine arts. About 68.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 372 |
| Women | 805 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of fine arts master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 58 |
| Black or African American | 67 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 148 |
| White | 583 |
| International Students | 224 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 97 |
Most Popular Fine Arts Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 152 colleges that offer a master’s degree in fine arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for fine arts students seekinga master's degree is School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Each year, around 3,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,654 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their master's degree in fine arts from School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Of these students, 64% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hunter College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fine arts. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Hunter. Of these students, 60% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pratt Institute - Main. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,044 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Pratt Institute. Of these students, 55% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
School of Visual Arts is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in fine arts. Roughly 3,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,040 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in fine arts from SVA. Of these students, 74% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $1,030 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. About 73% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fine arts. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in fine arts from PAFA. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
California College of the Arts comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fine arts. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,180 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in fine arts from California College of the Arts. About 83% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Lesley University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fine arts. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,890 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Lesley. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fine arts. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in fine arts from UIUC. About 36% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Southern New Hampshire University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in fine arts. Roughly 134,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in fine arts from SNHU.
University of North Texas comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fine arts. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in fine arts from UNT. About 63% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University - Bloomington. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,312 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,133 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in fine arts from IU Bloomington. About 67% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Maine College of Art. Roughly 400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,668 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,668 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Maine College of Art. About 67% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Art Center College of Design. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,484 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Art Center College of Design.
University of Pennsylvania is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in fine arts. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. 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, 16 people received their master's degree in fine arts from UPenn. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in fine arts from UF. Of these students, 44% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Vermont College of Fine Arts comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fine arts. Each year, around 300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in fine arts from VCFA. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fine arts. Roughly 11,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,268 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in fine arts from SIUC. Of these students, 75% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fine arts. Roughly 37,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in fine arts from CU - Boulder. About 86% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Fullerton. Each year, around 42,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Cal State Fullerton. About 50% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to fine arts that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Art History | 755 |
| Art Studies | 537 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 220 |
| Painting | 130 |
| Sculpture | 57 |
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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