Master’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts
Education Levels of Fine Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,058 people earned their master's degree in fine arts. This earns it the #58 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 | 23,952 |
| Associate Degree | 4,447 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 3,924 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,058 |
| Basic Certificate | 669 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 188 |
| Graduate Certificate | 94 |
Earnings of Fine Arts Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in fine arts is $32,650. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $27,007 to a high of $41,958.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for fine arts students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in fine arts. About 73.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 824 |
| Women | 2,234 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of fine arts master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 191 |
| Black or African American | 159 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 347 |
| White | 1,575 |
| International Students | 513 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 273 |
Most Popular Fine Arts Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 286 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, 126 people received their master's degree in fine arts from School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Of these students, 67% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in fine arts at School of the Art Institute of Chicago make a median salary of 32,650.
Hunter College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 72 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Hunter. Of these students, 76% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in fine arts at Hunter College make a median salary of 32,650.
Sotheby's Institute of Art - NY comes in at #3 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Sotheby's Institute of Art - NY. Of these students, 91% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Sotheby's Institute of Art - NY graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,650.
New York University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fine arts. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their master's degree in fine arts from NYU. About 83% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. New York University fine arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,650.
The 5th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Savannah College of Art and Design. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,085 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in fine arts from SCAD. Of these students, 82% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Savannah College of Art and Design fine arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,650.
Academy of Art University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fine arts. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Academy of Art University. Of these students, 79% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in fine arts at Academy of Art University make a median salary of 32,650.
School of Visual Arts comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 53 people received their master's degree in fine arts from SVA. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women. School of Visual Arts fine arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,650.
Pratt Institute - Main comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fine arts. 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, 50 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Pratt Institute. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Data shows that Pratt Institute graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,650.
New York Academy of Art is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in fine arts. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in fine arts from New York Academy of Art. Of these students, 66% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that New York Academy of Art graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,650.
Yale University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fine arts. Each year, around 12,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Yale. About 59% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Yale University fine arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,650.
The 11th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Eastern Illinois University. Roughly 8,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in fine arts from EIU. Of these students, 75% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that EIU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,650.
Azusa Pacific University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fine arts. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,180 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Azusa Pacific. Of these students, 74% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in fine arts at Azusa Pacific University make a median salary of 32,650.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fine arts. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in fine arts from UW - Madison. Of these students, 70% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Wisconsin - Madison fine arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,650.
Cranbrook Academy of Art comes in at #13 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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Carnbrook Academy. About 68% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Cranbrook Academy of Art fine arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,650.
The 13th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Columbia. About 85% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in fine arts at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 32,650.
Rhode Island School of Design is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in fine arts. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,690 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in fine arts from RISD. About 72% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Rhode Island School of Design fine arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,650.
University of Iowa comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fine arts. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Iowa. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Data shows that Iowa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,650.
Syracuse University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fine arts. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Syracuse. Of these students, 74% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Syracuse University fine arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,650.
The 19th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is California College of the 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, 28 people received their master's degree in fine arts from California College of the Arts. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. California College of the Arts fine arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,650.
University of Florida comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fine arts. 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, 27 people received their master's degree in fine arts from UF. About 79% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in fine arts at University of Florida make a median salary of 32,650.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Music | 6,247 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1,871 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,756 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,688 |
| Arts & Media Management | 1,178 |
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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