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Fine & Studio Arts at Columbia University in the City of New York

Fine & Studio Arts at Columbia University in the City of New York

If you plan to study Fine & Studio Arts, take a look at what Columbia University in the City of New York. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Columbia University in the City of New York is in New York, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 75 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Online & Distance Learning at Columbia University in the City of New York

Distance learning is available at Columbia University in the City of New York. Of 35,173 students, 1,499 (4%) studied exclusively online and 2,519 (7%) took at least some classes online.

Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at Columbia University in the City of New York

These rankings give you a sense of how Columbia University in the City of New York’s Fine & Studio Arts program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #8 of 58
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #18 of 122
Best Value New York #29 of 57
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #67 of 121
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #74 of 666
Best Value Nationwide #455 of 662

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New York #8 of 58
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #18 of 122
Best Value New York #29 of 57
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #67 of 121
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #74 of 666
Best Value Nationwide #455 of 662

Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York

Those who finish Columbia University in the City of New York’s Fine & Studio Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Fine & Studio Arts at Columbia University in the City of New York
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $36,885
2 years $30,409
3 years $26,583
4 years $49,320
5 years $55,731

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York report median earnings of $49,320, compared with $112,690 for all Columbia University in the City of New York graduates — about 56% lower than the school-wide median.

Fine & Studio Arts earnings compared with all majors at Columbia University in the City of New York

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Columbia University in the City of New York stands at $26,853.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York are 69% women (52) and 31% men (23).

Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at Columbia University in the City of New York

Among the 37 bachelor’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at Columbia University in the City of New York, 68% were women (25) and 32% were men (12).

Columbia University in the City of New York gender breakdown of Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 9
Asian 7
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Fine & Studio Arts majors at Columbia University in the City of New York

Minority students account for 49% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York, higher than the national average of 40%.*

Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at Columbia University in the City of New York

Of the 22 master’s fine & studio arts graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York, 73% were women (16) and 27% were men (6).

Columbia University in the City of New York gender breakdown of Fine & Studio Arts Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 8
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 2
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 9
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Fine & Studio Arts majors at Columbia University in the City of New York

Minority students account for 18% of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York, below the national average of 28%.*

Fine & Studio Arts Doctoral Program at Columbia University in the City of New York

Among the 13 doctoral fine & studio arts graduates at Columbia University in the City of New York, 69% were women (9) and 31% were men (4).

Columbia University in the City of New York gender breakdown of Fine & Studio Arts Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts doctoral degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Black / African American 1
International (Nonresident) 6
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Fine & Studio Arts majors at Columbia University in the City of New York

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 8% of Fine & Studio Arts doctoral degree recipients at Columbia University in the City of New York, lower than the national average of 17%.*

*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 Columbia University in the City of New York

The Fine & Studio Arts program at Columbia University in the City of New York includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Art History 75

Highest-Paying Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates

Students who finish Fine & Studio Arts program at Columbia University in the City of New York 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

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