Fine & Studio Arts at University of Missouri-Columbia
If you are interested in studying Fine & Studio Arts, consider the program at University of Missouri-Columbia. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Missouri-Columbia is located in Columbia, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 55 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia.
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Studying Online at University of Missouri-Columbia
Many students take online classes at University of Missouri-Columbia. Among 31,543 students, 3,557 (11%) studied exclusively online and 12,572 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at University of Missouri-Columbia
Rankings can help you compare University of Missouri-Columbia’s Fine & Studio Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #2 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 45 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #11 of 14 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #32 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #52 of 666 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #441 of 662 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia
Students who complete University of Missouri-Columbia’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 | $34,933 |
| 2 years | $29,374 |
| 3 years | $39,907 |
| 4 years | $44,535 |
| 5 years | $46,367 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia report median earnings of $44,535, compared with $65,467 for all University of Missouri-Columbia graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from University of Missouri-Columbia comes in at $22,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia, by degree type.
Program-wide, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are 76% women (42) and 24% men (13).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at University of Missouri-Columbia
Among the 50 bachelor’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at University of Missouri-Columbia, 76% were women (38) and 24% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 38 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia, below the national average of 40%.*
Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at University of Missouri-Columbia
Among the 5 master’s fine & studio arts graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at University of Missouri-Columbia, 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 University of Missouri-Columbia
The Fine & Studio Arts program at University of Missouri-Columbia breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 55 |
Top-Paying Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Students who finish Fine & Studio Arts program at University of Missouri-Columbia go on to a range of careers. Below 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.