Fine & Studio Arts Associate Degrees
There are 1,338 schools in the United States where you can earn aassociate degree in Fine & Studio Arts. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and64% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.8% of Fine & Studio Arts graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Fine & Studio Arts Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 37,770 degrees were awarded toFine & Studio Arts majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Fine & Studio Arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 4,250 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 5,108 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 24,445 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,630 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 212 |
Earnings of Fine & Studio Arts Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Fine & Studio Arts of $36,289 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,613 |
| 4 years | $36,289 |
| 5 years | $41,536 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Fine & Studio Arts majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Fine & Studio Arts. About 68.8% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,594 |
| Women | 3,514 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Fine & Studio Arts graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,766 | 34.6% |
| Asian | 524 | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,984 | 38.8% |
| Black or African American | 330 | 6.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 35 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 236 | 4.6% |
| Race Unknown | 129 | 2.5% |
| International Students | 91 | 1.8% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.8% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Fine & Studio Arts Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 1,469 colleges that offer a associate degree in Fine & Studio Arts. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Fine & Studio Arts students seeking a associate degree is School of the Art Institute of Chicago. This school awarded 920 associate degrees in Fine & Studio Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fine & Studio Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mesa Community College is a popular choice for Fine & Studio Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 911 people received their associate degree in Fine & Studio Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fine & Studio Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a popular choice for Fine & Studio Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 656 associate degrees in Fine & Studio Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Glendale Community College is a popular choice for Fine & Studio Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 637 people received their associate degree in Fine & Studio Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fine & Studio Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Estrella Mountain Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fine & Studio Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 555 people received their associate degree in Fine & Studio Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for Fine & Studio Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 453 associate degrees in Fine & Studio Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fine & Studio Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fine & Studio Arts. This school awarded 435 associate degrees in Fine & Studio Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for Fine & Studio Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 329 people received their associate degree in Fine & Studio Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fine & Studio Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rio Salado College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fine & Studio Arts. This school awarded 321 associate degrees in Fine & Studio Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fine & Studio Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Phoenix College is a popular choice for Fine & Studio Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 299 people received their associate degree in Fine & Studio Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fine & Studio Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for Fine & Studio Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 299 associate degrees in Fine & Studio Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Full Sail University is a popular choice for Fine & Studio Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 298 associate degrees in Fine & Studio Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fine & Studio Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fine & Studio Arts. This school awarded 290 associate degrees in Fine & Studio Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fine & Studio Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Scottsdale Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fine & Studio Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 241 people received their associate degree in Fine & Studio Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fine & Studio Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Fine & Studio Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 238 people received their associate degree in Fine & Studio Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose State University is a popular choice for Fine & Studio Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 214 associate degrees in Fine & Studio Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fine & Studio Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Paradise Valley Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fine & Studio Arts. This school awarded 206 associate degrees in Fine & Studio Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fine & Studio Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Mountain Community College is a popular choice for Fine & Studio Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 199 people received their associate degree in Fine & Studio Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fine & Studio Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Fine & Studio Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 194 people received their associate degree in Fine & Studio Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bard College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Fine & Studio Arts. This school awarded 187 associate degrees in Fine & Studio Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Fine & Studio Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fine & Studio Arts Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Art/Art Studies, General | 18,711 |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 12,013 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3,557 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 751 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 732 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Fine & Studio Arts that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 38,798 |
| Music | 25,853 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 18,927 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 16,640 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 7,225 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.