Master’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts
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Education Levels of Fine Arts Majors
In 2020-2021, 2,984 master's degrees were awarded to Fine Arts majors. 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 | 24,602 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 4,923 |
| Associate Degree | 4,205 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,984 |
| Basic Certificate | 459 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 160 |
| Graduate Certificate | 80 |
Earnings of Fine Arts Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in Fine Arts is $29,510. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $25,871 and the high is $33,308.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for Fine Arts majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in Fine Arts. About 70.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 873 |
| Women | 2,111 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Fine Arts master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 164 |
| Black or African American | 120 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 294 |
| White | 1,700 |
| International Students | 464 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 242 |
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 $49,663 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,641 per year. The Fine Arts program at School of the Art Institute of Chicago awarded 126 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
Hunter College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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. The Fine Arts program at Hunter College awarded 72 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
Sotheby's Institute of Art - NY is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in Fine Arts. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 master's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at Sotheby's Institute of Art - NY. Of these students, 84% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The Fine Arts program at New York University awarded 61 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Savannah College of Art and Design comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fine Arts. Roughly 14,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,240 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 59 people received their master's degree in Fine Arts from SCAD. About 76% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $24,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,696 per year. The Fine Arts program at Academy of Art University awarded 55 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
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 $45,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,400 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 master's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at SVA. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 72% were women.
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 $53,566 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,416 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 master's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at Pratt Institute. About 68% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for Fine Arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York Academy of Art. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 master's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at New York Academy of Art. About 65% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Yale University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. The Fine Arts program at Yale University awarded 44 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 55% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,207 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,691 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 master's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at EIU. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women.
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 $40,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,571 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 people received their master's degree in Fine Arts from Azusa Pacific. About 76% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in Fine Arts. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. The Fine Arts program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 37 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women.
Cranbrook Academy of Art is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in Fine Arts. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The Fine Arts program at Cranbrook Academy of Art awarded 37 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 65% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fine Arts. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The Fine Arts program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 37 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
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 $55,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,220 per year. The Fine Arts program at Rhode Island School of Design awarded 36 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 master's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at Iowa. Of these students, 45% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 18th most popular school in the country for Fine Arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Syracuse University. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 master's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at Syracuse. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
California College of the Arts comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fine Arts. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,570 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 master's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at California College of the Arts. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
University of Florida is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their master's degree in Fine Arts from UF. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
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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 |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,931 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,611 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1,610 |
| Arts & Media Management | 1,115 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 343 |
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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