Painting Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 50 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Painting. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 7.3% of Painting graduates were international students.
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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 | 5 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 467 |
| Master’s Degree | 135 |
Earnings of Painting Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in Painting of $36,289 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
The data on debt ranges for Painting majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Painting. About 76.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 110 |
| Women | 357 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Painting graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 252 | 54.0% |
| Asian | 26 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74 | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 7.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 21 | 4.5% |
| Race Unknown | 21 | 4.5% |
| International Students | 34 | 7.3% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 7.3% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Painting Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 69 colleges that offer a bachelor’s 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their bachelor's degree in Painting from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Painting. This school awarded 53 bachelor's degrees in Painting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Painting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rhode Island School of Design comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Painting. This school awarded 51 bachelor's degrees in Painting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their bachelor's degree in Painting from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Painting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Commonwealth University is a popular choice for Painting majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 34 bachelor's degrees in Painting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Painting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Painting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their bachelor's degree in Painting from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their bachelor's degree in Painting from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Painting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Painting. This school awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in Painting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in Painting from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Painting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY at Purchase College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Painting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their bachelor's degree in Painting from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Painting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
State University of New York at New Paltz is a popular choice for Painting majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in Painting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Painting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University is a popular choice for Painting majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in Painting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Painting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California College of the Arts is a popular choice for Painting majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in Painting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Painting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Art Academy of Cincinnati comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Painting. This school awarded 12 bachelor's 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.
Kansas City Art Institute is a popular choice for Painting majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in Painting from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is a popular choice for Painting majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 11 bachelor's 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.
University of Hartford is a popular choice for Painting majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 11 bachelor's degrees in Painting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Painting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Maine College of Art & Design comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Painting. This school awarded 10 bachelor's degrees in Painting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Painting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Cleveland Institute of Art comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Painting. This school awarded 9 bachelor's 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.
Cranbrook Academy of Art is a popular choice for Painting majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in Painting from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor’s 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
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