Fine & Studio Arts at University at Albany
If you are interested in studying Fine & Studio Arts, take a look at what University at Albany. Get started with the following essential facts.
University at Albany is located in Albany, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 30 fine & studio arts degrees were granted at University at Albany.
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Online Class Availability at University at Albany
Distance learning is available at University at Albany. Of 17,560 students, 1,941 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,034 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at University at Albany
These rankings give you a sense of how University at Albany’s Fine & Studio Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #27 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #28 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #57 of 122 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #60 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #268 of 666 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #433 of 662 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from University at Albany
Those who finish University at Albany’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 | $27,959 |
| 2 years | $23,322 |
| 3 years | $32,450 |
| 4 years | $40,531 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from University at Albany take home a median $40,531, compared with $64,293 for all University at Albany graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from University at Albany is $22,625.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at University at Albany, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at University at Albany are 83% women (25) and 17% men (5).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at University at Albany
Of the 20 bachelor’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at University at Albany, 75% were women (15) and 25% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University at Albany.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University at Albany, lower than the national average of 40%.*
Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at University at Albany
Among the 10 master’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at University at Albany, 100% were women (10) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at University at Albany.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 60% of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at University at Albany, above 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 University at Albany
This Fine & Studio Arts program at University at Albany includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 16 |
| Fine Arts | 10 |
| Art History | 4 |
Top-Paying Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Those who complete Fine & Studio Arts program at University at Albany 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.