Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Pennsylvania
1,374 Fine Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2018-2019.
In terms of popularity, Fine & Studio Arts is the 40th most popular major in the state out of a total 328 majors commonly available.
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Education Levels of Fine & Studio Arts Majors in Pennsylvania
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 | 1,046 |
Master’s Degree | 153 |
Associate’s Degree | 124 |
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years | 27 |
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years | 27 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 19 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 19 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 19 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 5 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 5 |
Gender Distribution
In Pennsylvania, a Fine Arts major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of Fine Arts majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:
- Asian: 5.0%
- Black or African American: 6.4%
- Hispanic or Latino: 6.2%
- White: 67.1%
- Non-Resident Alien: 8.2%
- Other Races: 7.1%

Jobs for Fine & Studio Arts Grads in Pennsylvania
There are 61,130 people in the state and 1,344,090 people in the nation working in Fine Arts jobs.

Wages for Fine & Studio Arts Jobs in Pennsylvania
Fine Arts grads earn an average of $53,840 in the state and $58,370 nationwide.

Most Popular Fine & Studio Arts Programs in PA
There are 82 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer Fine Arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
Graduates earn an average $39,100 after graduation. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 90% of students get financical aid.
In their early career, Edinboro grads earn an average salary of $26,000. The student loan default rate of 9.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.
16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 82%.
Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,942. 100% of students get financical aid.
Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $71,600 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $25,033.
78% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $28,758. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
The full-time teacher rate is 66%. Most students complete their degree in 4.37 years. The student loan default rate of 7.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.
The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at Kutztown University. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,282. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.
70% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 4.90% which is lower than average. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
This public school has an average net price of $9,381. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. In their early career, Montco grads earn an average salary of $29,400.
Fine & Studio Arts Careers in PA
Some of the careers Fine Arts majors go into include:
Job Title | PA Job Growth | PA Median Salary |
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Art, Drama, and Music Professors | 9% | $72,070 |
Curators | 9% | $48,450 |
Museum Technicians and Conservators | 8% | $37,990 |
Archivists | 6% | $52,210 |
High School Teachers | 6% | $62,990 |
Artists | 4% | $61,580 |
Multimedia Artists and Animators | 3% | $63,160 |
Art Directors | 2% | $84,760 |
Fine Artists | 0% | $0 |
Craft Artists | 0% | $0 |
Jewelers, Precious Stone and Metal Workers | -11% | $42,400 |
Photographers | -15% | $30,260 |
Related Majors in Pennsylvania
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to Fine Arts.
Major | Annual Graduates in PA |
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Design & Applied Arts | 1,272 |
Music | 1,077 |
Drama & Theater Arts | 751 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 622 |
Dance | 260 |
Arts & Media Management | 229 |
General Visual & Performing Arts | 176 |
Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 24 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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