Master’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts
Education Levels of Fine Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,058 people earned their master's degree in fine arts. This makes it the 58th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in fine arts is $32,650. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $27,007 and the high is $41,958.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in fine arts. About 73.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 824 |
| Women | 2,234 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of fine arts master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 191 |
| Black or African American | 159 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 347 |
| White | 1,575 |
| International Students | 513 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 273 |
Most Popular Fine Arts Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 286 colleges that offer a master’s degree in fine arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
School of the Art Institute of Chicago tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for fine arts majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,654 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their master's degree in fine arts from School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women. School of the Art Institute of Chicago fine arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,650.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hunter College. Roughly 24,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Hunter. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women. Hunter College fine arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,650.
Sotheby's Institute of Art - NY is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in fine arts. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Sotheby's Institute of Art - NY. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in fine arts at Sotheby's Institute of Art - NY make a median salary of 32,650.
New York University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in fine arts. 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, 61 people received their master's degree in fine arts from NYU. Of these students, 83% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,650.
Savannah College of Art and Design comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fine arts. Each year, around 14,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,085 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in fine arts from SCAD. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Data shows that SCAD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,650.
Academy of Art University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in fine arts. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $30,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Academy of Art University. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women. Academy of Art University fine arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,650.
School of Visual Arts is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in fine arts. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,040 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in fine arts from SVA. About 71% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SVA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,650.
Pratt Institute - Main is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in fine arts. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,044 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Pratt Institute. About 57% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in fine arts at Pratt Institute - Main make a median salary of 32,650.
The 9th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York Academy of Art. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their master's degree in fine arts from New York Academy of Art. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in fine arts at New York Academy of Art make a median salary of 32,650.
Yale University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in fine arts. 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, 44 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Yale. Of these students, 59% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Yale graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,650.
Eastern Illinois University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fine arts. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,060 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's degree in fine arts from EIU. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in fine arts at Eastern Illinois University make a median salary of 32,650.
Azusa Pacific University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in fine arts. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,180 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Azusa Pacific. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Azusa Pacific University fine arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,650.
Cranbrook Academy of Art is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in fine arts. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Carnbrook Academy. Of these students, 68% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Carnbrook Academy graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,650.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 37 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Columbia. Of these students, 85% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Columbia University in the City of New York fine arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,650.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in fine arts. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in fine arts from UW - Madison. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Data shows that UW - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,650.
The 16th most popular school in the country for fine arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rhode Island School of Design. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,690 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in fine arts from RISD. Of these students, 72% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that RISD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,650.
University of Iowa is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in fine arts. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Iowa. About 55% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in fine arts at University of Iowa make a median salary of 32,650.
Syracuse University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in fine arts. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Syracuse. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Data shows that Syracuse graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,650.
California College of the Arts comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in fine arts. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,180 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in fine arts from California College of the Arts. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that California College of the Arts graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,650.
University of Florida is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in fine arts. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in fine arts from UF. Of these students, 79% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Florida fine arts graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,650.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to fine arts that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Music | 6,247 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1,871 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,756 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,688 |
| Arts & Media Management | 1,178 |
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
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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