Fine Arts Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Fine Arts is offered at 655 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Fine Arts. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 19.6% of Fine Arts graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Fine Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 12,013 people 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 | 936 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,731 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 1,296 |
Earnings of Fine Arts Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Fine Arts of $36,289 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Fine Arts students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 68.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 373 |
| Women | 822 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Fine Arts graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 583 | 48.8% |
| Asian | 64 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 143 | 12.0% |
| Black or African American | 79 | 6.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 13 | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 37 | 3.1% |
| Race Unknown | 42 | 3.5% |
| International Students | 234 | 19.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 19.6% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Fine Arts Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 749 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Fine Arts. Learn more about the most popular below:
School of the Art Institute of Chicago tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Fine Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 884 people received their master's 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.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for Fine Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 302 people received their master's degree in Fine Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fine Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fine Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people received their master's degree in Fine Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fine Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose State University is a popular choice for Fine Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their master's degree in Fine Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fine Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fine Arts. This school awarded 161 master's degrees in Fine Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fine Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bard College is a popular choice for Fine Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 155 master's degrees in Fine Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fine Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fine Arts. This school awarded 148 master's 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.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fine Arts. This school awarded 122 master's 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.
California State University-East Bay comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fine Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 121 people received their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their master's degree in Fine Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fine Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY City College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fine Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their master's degree in Fine Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Fine Arts. This school awarded 99 master's degrees in Fine Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fine Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a popular choice for Fine Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 98 master's degrees in Fine Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fine Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania Western University is a popular choice for Fine Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 96 master's 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.
University of Arizona comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fine Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their master's 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.
Florida State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fine Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their master's degree in Fine Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fine Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fine Arts. This school awarded 91 master's degrees in Fine Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fine Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Hunter College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fine Arts. This school awarded 90 master's 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 comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fine Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their master's degree in Fine Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. This school awarded 89 master's degrees in Fine Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fine Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Fine Arts that also offer master’s 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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