Painting Associate Degrees
There are 50 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Painting. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and40% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Painting Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 607 people earned theirPainting majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Painting at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 5 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 467 |
| Master’s Degree | 135 |
Earnings of Painting Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Painting of $36,289 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Painting. About 60.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3 |
| Women | 2 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Painting graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 60.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 40.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Painting Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 69 colleges that offer a associate degree in Painting. Learn more about the most popular below:
Savannah College of Art and Design tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Painting majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their associate degree in Painting from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Painting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pratt Institute-Main comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Painting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in Painting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rhode Island School of Design is a popular choice for Painting majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 51 associate degrees in Painting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Painting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Maryland Institute College of Art is a popular choice for Painting majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 38 associate degrees in Painting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Commonwealth University is a popular choice for Painting majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 34 associate degrees in Painting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a popular choice for Painting majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 30 associate degrees in Painting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Painting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York Academy of Art is a popular choice for Painting majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in Painting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Painting. This school awarded 24 associate degrees in Painting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Painting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Houston is a popular choice for Painting majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in Painting from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Painting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY at Purchase College is a popular choice for Painting majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their associate degree in Painting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
State University of New York at New Paltz is a popular choice for Painting majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 18 associate degrees in Painting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Painting. This school awarded 18 associate degrees in Painting 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 College of the Arts is a popular choice for Painting majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in Painting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Art Academy of Cincinnati is a popular choice for Painting majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in Painting from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Painting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kansas City Art Institute comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Painting. This school awarded 12 associate degrees in Painting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Painting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Painting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in Painting from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Painting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Hartford is a popular choice for Painting majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in Painting from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Painting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Maine College of Art & Design is a popular choice for Painting majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 10 associate degrees in Painting in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cleveland Institute of Art comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Painting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in Painting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Cranbrook Academy of Art is a popular choice for Painting majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in Painting from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Painting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Painting that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Art/Art Studies, General | 18,711 |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 12,013 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3,557 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 751 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 732 |
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.