Master’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts
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Education Levels of Fine Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,948 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 | 2,948 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 213 |
| Graduate Certificate | 93 |
Earnings of Fine Arts Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in fine arts is $29,510. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $25,871 to a high of $33,308.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in fine arts is $46,536. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $72,335 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $35,228.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in fine arts. About 73.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 784 |
| Women | 2,164 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of fine arts master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 155 |
| Black or African American | 148 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 354 |
| White | 1,593 |
| International Students | 437 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 261 |
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 $51,290 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,822 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. Of these students, 73% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. About 74% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. About 93% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $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, 61 people received their master's degree in fine arts from NYU. Of these students, 81% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $39,105 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their master's degree in fine arts from SCAD. About 87% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $25,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,232 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. Of these students, 74% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $46,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,420 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 56% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $55,575 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,712 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. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women.
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. Of these students, 67% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $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, 44 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Yale. About 69% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $9,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,691 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 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
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 $41,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,661 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. Of these students, 89% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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. About 73% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $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, 37 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Columbia. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 73% were women.
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 $9,273 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. About 65% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $56,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,435 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, 66% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $8,711 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,875 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 57% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $58,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,428 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master's degree in fine arts from Syracuse.
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 $53,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,760 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 66% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. About 81% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Fine Arts Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 1,156 | |
| 762 | |
| 532 | |
| 148 | |
| 135 |
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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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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