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Doctor’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts

213 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A doctor's degree in fine arts is offered at 59 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 20% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 20.7% of fine arts graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Fine Arts Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 213 people earned their doctor's degree in fine arts. This makes it the 97th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in fine arts at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,948
Doctor’s Degree 213
Graduate Certificate 93

Earnings of Fine Arts Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for fine arts students who are doctor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in fine arts. About 83.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 36
Women 177
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The racial-ethnic distribution of fine arts doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 19
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 17
White 111
International Students 44
Other Races/Ethnicities 21
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There are 59 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in fine arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
14 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for fine arts students seekinga doctor's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. Each year, around 9,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from The Graduate Center. Of these students, 88% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

New York University

New York, New York
12 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New York University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from NYU. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#3

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

The 3rd most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Harvard University. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,456 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from Harvard.

9 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in fine arts. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from Columbia. About 82% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

6 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in fine arts. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,036 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from UT Austin. About 60% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Bard College

Annandale-On-Hudson, New York
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Bard College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in fine arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,780 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from Bard.

#5

University of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
6 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Chicago comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in fine arts. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,179 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from UChicago. Of these students, 90% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
5 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

The 8th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,212 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,838 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from UPenn.

#8

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
5 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Princeton University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in fine arts. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $57,410 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from Princeton. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#10

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Temple University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in fine arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,173 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,531 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from Temple.

#10

University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago, Illinois
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 10th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Chicago. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,396 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,181 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from UIC. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
4 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,962 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from Pitt. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#10

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Johns Hopkins University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in fine arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,480 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,480 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from Johns Hopkins.

#10

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
4 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Boston University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in fine arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from Boston U. Of these students, 100% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
4 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from UC Berkeley. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#16

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
3 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Yale University. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from Yale. About 57% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
3 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
60% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in fine arts. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from UCLA. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#16

University of California - San Diego

La Jolla, California
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - San Diego is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in fine arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from UCSD. Of these students, 100% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
3 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Santa Barbara is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in fine arts. Roughly 26,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from UCSB. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of Georgia comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in fine arts. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from UGA.

Fine Arts Concentrations

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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Major Annual Degrees Awarded
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References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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