Fine & Studio Arts at SUNY Buffalo State University
If you plan to study Fine & Studio Arts, take a look at what SUNY Buffalo State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
SUNY Buffalo State University is located in Buffalo, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 45 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at SUNY Buffalo State University.
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Online Class Availability at SUNY Buffalo State University
Many students take online classes at SUNY Buffalo State University. Among 6,188 students, 328 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,335 (22%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at SUNY Buffalo State University
Rankings can help you compare SUNY Buffalo State University’s Fine & Studio Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #19 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #24 of 58 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #38 of 121 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #48 of 122 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #212 of 666 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #280 of 662 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from SUNY Buffalo State University
Those who finish SUNY Buffalo State 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 | $27,129 |
| 2 years | $25,658 |
| 3 years | $32,944 |
| 4 years | $38,909 |
| 5 years | $43,608 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from SUNY Buffalo State University earn a median of $38,909, compared with $46,567 for all SUNY Buffalo State University graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from SUNY Buffalo State University comes in at $23,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at SUNY Buffalo State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at SUNY Buffalo State University are 87% women (39) and 13% men (6).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at SUNY Buffalo State University
Among the 23 bachelor’s fine & studio arts graduates at SUNY Buffalo State University, 74% were women (17) and 26% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at SUNY Buffalo State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 39% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at SUNY Buffalo State University, lower than the national average of 40%.*
Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at SUNY Buffalo State University
Of the 22 master’s fine & studio arts graduates at SUNY Buffalo State University, 100% were women (22) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at SUNY Buffalo State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at SUNY Buffalo State University, below 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 SUNY Buffalo State University
This Fine & Studio Arts program at SUNY Buffalo State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 12 |
| Art History | 27 |
| Painting | 1 |
| Ceramic Arts & Ceramics | 1 |
| Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts | 3 |
| Metal Arts. | 1 |
Best-Paid Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Those who complete Fine & Studio Arts program at SUNY Buffalo State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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.