Fine & Studio Arts at Duke University
If you are interested in studying Fine & Studio Arts, consider the program at Duke University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Duke University is located in Durham, NC.
During the most recent reporting year, 25 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Duke University.
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Online Class Availability at Duke University
Distance learning is available at Duke University. Among 17,499 students, 1,312 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,836 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at Duke University
These rankings give you a sense of how Duke University’s Fine & Studio Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 125 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #15 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #81 of 666 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #117 of 124 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #603 of 662 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 125 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #15 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #81 of 666 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #117 of 124 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #603 of 662 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from Duke University
Those who finish Duke University’s Fine & Studio Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $40,485 |
| 3 years | $45,080 |
| 4 years | $50,324 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Duke University report median earnings of $50,324, compared with $115,482 for all Duke University graduates — about 56% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Duke University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Duke University are 68% women (17) and 32% men (8).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at Duke University
Of the 8 bachelor’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at Duke University, 88% were women (7) and 12% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Duke University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 25% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Duke University, below the national average of 40%.*
Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at Duke University
Of the 13 master’s fine & studio arts graduates at Duke University, 54% were women (7) and 46% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at Duke University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at Duke University, above the national average of 28%.*
Fine & Studio Arts Doctoral Program at Duke University
Of the 4 doctoral fine & studio arts degrees awarded at Duke University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts doctoral degree recipients at Duke University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
*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 Duke University
This Fine & Studio Arts program at Duke University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art History | 15 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 10 |
Top-Paying Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Those who complete Fine & Studio Arts program at Duke University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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.