Master’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts
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Education Levels of Fine Arts Majors
In 2020-2021, 2,984 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 | 2,984 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 160 |
| Graduate Certificate | 80 |
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
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Fine Arts students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in Fine Arts. About 70.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 873 |
| Women | 2,111 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Fine Arts master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 164 |
| Black or African American | 120 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 294 |
| White | 1,700 |
| International Students | 464 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 242 |
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 $49,663 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,641 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 126 master's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at School of the Art Institute of Chicago. About 68% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Hunter College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in Fine Arts. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 72 master's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at Hunter. About 60% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for Fine Arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Sotheby's Institute of Art - NY. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 69 people received their master's degree in Fine Arts from Sotheby's Institute of Art - NY. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.
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 $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 61 master's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at NYU. Of these students, 80% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Savannah College of Art and Design is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $38,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,240 per year. The Fine Arts program at Savannah College of Art and Design awarded 59 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 76% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $24,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,696 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 master's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at Academy of Art University. About 73% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $45,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,400 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 53 people received their master's degree in Fine Arts from SVA. About 72% of this group were women, and 23% 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 $53,566 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,416 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 people received their master's degree in Fine Arts from Pratt Institute. Of these students, 68% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York Academy of Art comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fine Arts. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 46 people received their master's degree in Fine Arts from New York Academy of Art. Of these students, 65% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for Fine Arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,700 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 master's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at Yale. Of these students, 55% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $9,207 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,691 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 people received their master's degree in Fine Arts from EIU. About 81% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $40,830 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,571 per year. The Fine Arts program at Azusa Pacific University awarded 41 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 76% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for Fine Arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 master's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at UW - Madison. About 54% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for Fine Arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cranbrook Academy of Art. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 master's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at Carnbrook Academy. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 master's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at Columbia. About 89% of this group were women, and 30% 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 $55,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,220 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 master's degrees were handed out to Fine Arts majors at RISD. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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 $8,356 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,432 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 33 people received their master's degree in Fine Arts from Iowa. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
Syracuse University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fine Arts. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,616 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 30 people received their master's degree in Fine Arts from Syracuse. About 80% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
California College of the Arts is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in Fine Arts. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,570 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 people received their master's degree in Fine Arts from California College of the Arts. About 82% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 20th most popular school in the country for Fine Arts majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. 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. The Fine Arts program at University of Florida awarded 27 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 85% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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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 | 5,778 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,931 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,611 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1,610 |
| Arts & Media Management | 1,115 |
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.
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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