Fine & Studio Arts at Carnegie Mellon University
If you are interested in studying Fine & Studio Arts, consider the program at Carnegie Mellon University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Carnegie Mellon University is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 28 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Carnegie Mellon University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Carnegie Mellon University
Many students take online classes at Carnegie Mellon University. Among 15,888 students, 554 (3%) studied exclusively online and 3,497 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at Carnegie Mellon University
Rankings can help you compare Carnegie Mellon University’s Fine & Studio Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #8 of 29 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #25 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #28 of 122 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #97 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #112 of 666 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #590 of 662 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from Carnegie Mellon University
Those who finish Carnegie Mellon University’s Fine & Studio Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,870 |
| 2 years | $20,140 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Carnegie Mellon University is $21,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Carnegie Mellon University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Carnegie Mellon University are 82% women (23) and 18% men (5).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at Carnegie Mellon University
Among the 22 bachelor’s fine & studio arts graduates at Carnegie Mellon University, 86% were women (19) and 14% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 45% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University, higher than the national average of 40%.*
Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at Carnegie Mellon University
Of the 6 master’s fine & studio arts graduates at Carnegie Mellon University, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 50% of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at Carnegie Mellon University, higher 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 Carnegie Mellon University
This Fine & Studio Arts program at Carnegie Mellon University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 27 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 1 |
Top-Paying Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Fine & Studio Arts program at Carnegie Mellon University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Fine & Studio Arts graduates, 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.