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Fine Arts in New York

Fine Arts Schools in New York

1,510 Fine Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Fine Arts is the 38th most popular major out of a total 1065 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Fine Arts Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,111
Master’s Degree 226
Associate Degree 173

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.9%
  • White: 41.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.2%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Fine Arts Grads in New York

In this state, there are 13,190 people employed in jobs related to a fine arts degree, compared to 112,550 nationwide.

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Wages for Fine Arts Jobs in New York

In this state, fine arts grads earn an average of $74,240. Nationwide, they make an average of $67,700.

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

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
15,227 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 37% of the teachers are full time.

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Bard College

Annandale-On-Hudson
110 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
2,465 Total Students

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Bard. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,474.

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Hunter College

New York
108 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,296. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at Hunter. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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100 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,191 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $22,229. Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid.

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LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City
88 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,971 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 45%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,640. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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82 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,692 Total Students

The average student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree at SVA. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 72% of students receive it.

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71 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,592. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

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63 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,187 Total Students

76% of the teachers are full time. An average student at Alfred will pay a net price of $23,038. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Alfred.

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62 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,496 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 47%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,201.

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61 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
4,353 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $46,938. The full-time teacher rate is 14%. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at Pratt Institute.

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Fine Arts Careers in NY

Some of the careers fine arts majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Artists 9% $68,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Art History 729
Art Studies 560
Painting 133
Other Fine Arts & Art Studies 125
Intermedia/Multimedia 32
Sculpture 29
Drawing 22
Printmaking 22

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