Fine & Studio Arts Schools in New Mexico
214 Fine Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2018-2019.
A Fine & Studio Arts major is the 30th most popular major in this state.
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Education Levels of Fine & Studio Arts Majors in New Mexico
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 | 117 |
Associate’s Degree | 60 |
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 19 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 19 |
Master’s Degree | 17 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 1 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 1 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 1 |
Gender Distribution
In New Mexico, a Fine Arts major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of Fine Arts majors in New Mexico is as follows:
- Asian: 1.9%
- Black or African American: 2.3%
- Hispanic or Latino: 38.3%
- White: 37.9%
- Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
- Other Races: 18.2%

Jobs for Fine & Studio Arts Grads in New Mexico
7,840 people in the state and 1,344,090 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Fine Arts.

Wages for Fine & Studio Arts Jobs in New Mexico
A typical salary for a Fine Arts grad in the state is $52,880, compared to a typical salary of $58,370 nationwide.

Most Popular Fine & Studio Arts Programs in NM
There are 18 colleges in New Mexico that offer Fine Arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
This public school has an average net price of $14,329. In their early career, UNM grads earn an average salary of $28,100. 96% of students get financical aid.
23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $24,400 a year. 34% of the teachers are full time.
Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $15,400 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.
The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at ENMU - Main Campus. In their early career, ENMU - Main Campus grads earn an average salary of $25,100. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,325.
Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, SFCC grads earn an average salary of $24,900.
33% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $28,100 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.
17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 41%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,855.
Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,500 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending New Mexico Highlands University will pay a net price of $10,072. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.
96% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,900 after earning their degree at this institution. This public school has an average net price of $13,178.
100% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Southwest University of Visual Arts - Albuquerque grads earn an average salary of $25,100. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.
Fine & Studio Arts Careers in NM
Some of the careers Fine Arts majors go into include:
Job Title | NM Job Growth | NM Median Salary |
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Archivists | 25% | $45,850 |
Museum Technicians and Conservators | 17% | $37,950 |
Art, Drama, and Music Professors | 9% | $49,340 |
Curators | 8% | $51,500 |
High School Teachers | 5% | $53,710 |
Multimedia Artists and Animators | 4% | $54,300 |
Art Directors | 4% | $104,080 |
Artists | 0% | $0 |
Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers | -17% | $28,710 |
Related Majors in New Mexico
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to Fine Arts.
Major | Annual Graduates in NM |
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Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 208 |
Design & Applied Arts | 113 |
General Visual & Performing Arts | 95 |
Music | 86 |
Drama & Theater Arts | 51 |
Dance | 17 |
Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 1 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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