Fine Arts Undergraduate Certificates
There are 655 schools in the United States where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Fine Arts. This degree is more popular with female students, and about27% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 (this page) | 49 |
| Associate’s Degree | 936 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 9,731 |
| Master’s Degree | 1,296 |
Earnings of Fine Arts Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate 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
This degree is more popular with female students. About 79.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 10 |
| Women | 39 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Fine Arts graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36 | 73.5% |
| Asian | 4 | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 4.1% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 6.1% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Fine Arts Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 749 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 884 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Fine Arts. This school awarded 302 undergraduate certificates in Fine Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Fine Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people received their undergraduate certificate in Fine Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose State University is a popular choice for Fine Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 167 undergraduate certificates in Fine Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 161 people received their undergraduate certificate in Fine Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their undergraduate certificate in Fine Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 148 undergraduate certificates in Fine Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Fine Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University-Fort Collins comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Fine Arts. This school awarded 122 undergraduate certificates 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 is a popular choice for Fine Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 121 undergraduate certificates 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 New School comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Fine Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their undergraduate certificate in Fine Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY City College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Fine Arts. This school awarded 103 undergraduate certificates 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.
East Carolina University is a popular choice for Fine Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 99 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Fine Arts. This school awarded 98 undergraduate certificates 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 comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Fine Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their undergraduate certificate in Fine Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Arizona is a popular choice for Fine Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 96 undergraduate certificates 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.
Florida State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Fine Arts. This school awarded 94 undergraduate certificates in Fine Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Fine Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis is a popular choice for Fine Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 91 undergraduate certificates 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.
CUNY Hunter College is a popular choice for Fine Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 90 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Fine Arts. This school awarded 90 undergraduate certificates 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.
Fashion Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Fine Arts majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their undergraduate certificate in Fine Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates.
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.