Doctor’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts
Education Levels of Fine Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 188 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 | 3,058 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 188 |
| Graduate Certificate | 94 |
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 75.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 46 |
| Women | 142 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of fine arts doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 109 |
| International Students | 40 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 13 |
Most Popular Fine Arts Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 59 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in fine arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
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. About 80% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from NYU.
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 $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from Harvard. About 75% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from Columbia. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $63,801 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. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were 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 $62,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from Bard.
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 $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 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. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $59,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from Princeton.
The 8th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from UPenn. About 100% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 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. Of these students, 33% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. Roughly 33,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,108 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, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Johns Hopkins University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in fine arts. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 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.
Boston University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in fine arts. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from Pitt.
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 $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from Temple.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 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 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from UCSD.
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 $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from UCSB. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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 $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in fine arts from Yale. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to fine arts that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music | 1,357 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 89 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 57 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 28 |
| Other Visual Art | 21 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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