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Fine & Studio Arts at University of Memphis

If you are interested in studying Fine & Studio Arts, consider the program at University of Memphis. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Memphis sits in Memphis, TN.

During the most recent reporting year, 75 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at University of Memphis.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Memphis

Online coursework is an option at University of Memphis. Of 20,276 students, 5,051 (25%) studied exclusively online and 7,430 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at University of Memphis

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Memphis’s Fine & Studio Arts program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Tennessee	#4 of 13
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#11 of 13
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#48 of 124
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#96 of 125
Best Value	Nationwide	#304 of 662
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#563 of 666

Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from University of Memphis

Those who finish University of Memphis’s Fine & Studio Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$27,878
2 years	$26,585
3 years	$27,647
4 years	$31,494
5 years	$41,028

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from University of Memphis report median earnings of $31,494, compared with $55,025 for all University of Memphis graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from University of Memphis is $28,850.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Fine & Studio Arts graduates at University of Memphis, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at University of Memphis are 79% women (59) and 21% men (16).

Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of Memphis

Of the 70 bachelor’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at University of Memphis, 80% were women (56) and 20% were men (14).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Memphis.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	38
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	21
Asian	3
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 41% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Memphis, above the national average of 40%.*

Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at University of Memphis

Among the 5 master’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at University of Memphis, 60% were women (3) and 40% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at University of Memphis.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	2

Minority students account for 60% of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at University of Memphis, 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 of Memphis

This Fine & Studio Arts program at University of Memphis includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Art Studies	73
Art History	2

Best-Paid Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates

Students who finish Fine & Studio Arts program at University of Memphis pursue many career paths. 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.