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Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 169 students earned their Fine Arts degrees in MA.

As a degree choice, Fine & Studio Arts is the 75th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Fine & Studio Arts Majors in Massachusetts

Fine Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 145
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 14
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 14
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a Fine Arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of Fine Arts majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 61.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.0%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Fine & Studio Arts Grads in Massachusetts

37,930 people in the state and 1,344,090 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Fine Arts.

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Wages for Fine & Studio Arts Jobs in Massachusetts

Fine Arts grads earn an average of $65,090 in the state and $58,370 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Massachusetts that offer Fine Arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Tufts University

Medford
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 65%. An average student at Tufts will pay a net price of $37,494. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
1,894 Total Students

99% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $22,968. Graduates earn an average $35,696 after graduation.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

73% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Boston U. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,395.

#4

Lesley University

Cambridge
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
4,200 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,818 after earning their degree at this institution. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Lesley.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,797 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Harvard University

Cambridge
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

87% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at Harvard. In their early career, Harvard grads earn an average salary of $77,816.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

A typical student attending UMass Amherst will pay a net price of $22,038. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 90% of students get financical aid.

#7

Williams College

Williamstown
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
1,987 Total Students

An average student at Williams will pay a net price of $23,497. 85% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate.

#9

Pine Manor College

Chestnut Hill
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
199 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.52 years. An average student at Pine Manor will pay a net price of $14,803.

Fine & Studio Arts Careers in MA

Some of the careers Fine Arts majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 16% $79,170
Curators 13% $63,810
Photographers 12% $46,770
High School Teachers 11% $77,830
Artists 11% $60,910
Museum Technicians and Conservators 10% $52,240
Craft Artists 10% $38,650
Archivists 9% $58,900
Multimedia Artists and Animators 3% $67,570
Art Directors 3% $90,910
Fine Artists 3% $47,120

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to Fine Arts.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Music 472
Arts & Media Management 117
Design & Applied Arts 65
Drama & Theater Arts 58
General Visual & Performing Arts 57
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 20
Other Visual Art 7

View all majors related to Fine & Studio Arts

View Nationwide Fine & Studio Arts Report

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