Painting Master’s Degrees
There are 50 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Painting. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and24% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 25.4% of Painting graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Painting Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 607 students 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 | 467 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 135 |
Earnings of Painting Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Painting of $36,289 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Painting students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Painting. About 68.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 41 |
| Women | 89 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Painting graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66 | 50.8% |
| Asian | 5 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 4.6% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 4.6% |
| Race Unknown | 4 | 3.1% |
| International Students | 33 | 25.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 25.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Painting Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 69 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Painting. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Painting students seeking a master's degree is Savannah College of Art and Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their master's degree in Painting from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Painting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pratt Institute-Main is a popular choice for Painting majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in Painting from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Painting. This school awarded 51 master's degrees in Painting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Painting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Maryland Institute College of Art comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Painting. This school awarded 38 master'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.
Virginia Commonwealth University is a popular choice for Painting majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 34 master's degrees in Painting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Painting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a popular choice for Painting majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in Painting from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Painting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York Academy of Art comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Painting. This school awarded 29 master'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.
Boston University is a popular choice for Painting majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 24 master's degrees in Painting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 24 master'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.
SUNY at Purchase College is a popular choice for Painting majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their master's degree in Painting from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Painting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
State University of New York at New Paltz comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Painting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master'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.
Temple University is a popular choice for Painting majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in Painting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Painting here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California College of the Arts comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Painting. This school awarded 16 master's degrees in Painting in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Painting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master'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.
Kansas City Art Institute comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Painting. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Painting from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master'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.
Maine College of Art & Design comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Painting. This school awarded 10 master'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.
Cleveland Institute of Art comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Painting. This school awarded 9 master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 9 master'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Painting that also offer master’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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