Fine & Studio Arts at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
If you plan to study Fine & Studio Arts, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Massachusetts-Amherst is located in Amherst, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 54 fine & studio arts degrees were granted at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
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Studying Online at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Among 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Massachusetts-Amherst’s Fine & Studio Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #12 of 26 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #13 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #27 of 56 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #30 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #232 of 666 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #525 of 662 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Students who complete University of Massachusetts-Amherst’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 | $27,215 |
| 2 years | $29,519 |
| 3 years | $36,838 |
| 4 years | $44,369 |
| 5 years | $43,749 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst take home a median $44,369, compared with $73,687 for all University of Massachusetts-Amherst graduates — about 40% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from University of Massachusetts-Amherst comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 72% women (39) and 28% men (15).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Among the 47 bachelor’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 72% were women (34) and 28% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, below the national average of 40%.*
Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Of the 7 master’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 14% of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, lower 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 University of Massachusetts-Amherst
The Fine & Studio Arts program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 34 |
| Art History | 20 |
Top-Paying Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Fine & Studio Arts program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying 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
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