Fine Arts Schools in Maryland
593 students earned Fine Arts degrees in Maryland in the 2022-2023 year.
As a degree choice, Fine Arts is the 31st most popular major in the state.
Education Levels of Fine Arts Majors in Maryland
Fine Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 514 |
Master’s Degree | 54 |
Associate Degree | 19 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 4 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 4 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 4 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 2 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 2 |
Gender Distribution
In Maryland, a fine arts major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of fine arts majors in Maryland is as follows:
- Asian: 9.4%
- Black or African American: 16.2%
- Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
- White: 49.4%
- Non-Resident Alien: 9.3%
- Other Races: 6.2%

Jobs for Fine Arts Grads in Maryland
There are 25,050 people in the state and 1,344,090 people in the nation working in fine arts jobs.

Wages for Fine Arts Jobs in Maryland
A typical salary for a fine arts grad in the state is $62,370, compared to a typical salary of $58,370 nationwide.

Most Popular Fine Arts Programs in MD
There are 10 colleges in Maryland that offer fine arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years.
Request InformationStudents enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $39,073. The full-time teacher rate is 23%.
Request InformationThe student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid.
Request Information94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at UMBC. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,319.
Request InformationOf all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. A typical student attending Salisbury will pay a net price of $18,212.
Request InformationOf all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 35% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.
Request InformationSeeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,736.
Request InformationA typical student attending Frostburg State will pay a net price of $16,581. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.
Request Information96% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 67% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.
Request InformationIt takes the average student 4.73 years to graduate. A typical student attending Morgan State will pay a net price of $13,669. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.
Request InformationFine Arts Careers in MD
Some of the careers fine arts majors go into include:
Job Title | MD Job Growth | MD Median Salary |
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Archivists | 4% | $63,020 |
Artists | 4% | $86,970 |
Related Majors in Maryland
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to fine arts.
Major | Annual Graduates in MD |
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Design & Applied Arts | 617 |
Music | 393 |
Drama & Theater Arts | 179 |
General Visual & Performing Arts | 98 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 96 |
Dance | 30 |
Other Visual Art | 15 |
Arts & Media Management | 4 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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