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Fine & Studio Arts at American University

If you are interested in studying Fine & Studio Arts, take a look at what American University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

American University is located in Washington, DC.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 22 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at American University.

Online Class Availability at American University

Distance learning is available at American University. Among 12,321 students, 895 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,822 (15%) took at least some classes online.

Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at American University

Rankings can help you compare American University’s Fine & Studio Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	District Of Columbia	#2 of 5
Best Value	District Of Columbia	#4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#23 of 122
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#85 of 666
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#115 of 121
Best Value	Nationwide	#641 of 662

Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from American University

Students who complete American University’s Fine & Studio Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$38,845
2 years	$32,569
3 years	$39,534
4 years	$40,687
5 years	$37,864

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from American University report median earnings of $40,687, compared with $75,429 for all American University graduates — about 46% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from American University stands at $23,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at American University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at American University are 86% women (19) and 14% men (3).

Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at American University

Among the 11 bachelor’s fine & studio arts graduates at American University, 100% were women (11) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at American University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at American University, lower than the national average of 40%.*

Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at American University

Of the 11 master’s fine & studio arts graduates at American University, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at American University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	1

Minority students account for 27% of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at American University, lower than the national average of 28%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Fine & Studio Arts Concentrations at American University

This Fine & Studio Arts program at American University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Fine Arts	14
Art History	8

Highest-Paying Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates

Those who complete Fine & Studio Arts program at American University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Fine & Studio Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Appraisers of Personal and Business Property	$118,242
Art Directors	$103,285
Museum Technicians and Conservators	$96,273
Artists and Related Workers, All Other	$83,610
Curators	$79,764
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Craft Artists	$76,826
Photographers	$75,743
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators	$69,338
Special Effects Artists and Animators	$57,836

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.