Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Fine & Studio Arts is offered at 1,338 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Fine & Studio Arts. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about32% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 18.0% of Fine & Studio Arts graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Fine & Studio Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 37,770 people earned theirFine & Studio Arts majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Fine & Studio Arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 4,250 |
| Associate’s Degree | 5,108 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 24,445 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 3,630 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 212 |
Earnings of Fine & Studio Arts Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Fine & Studio Arts of $36,289 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,613 |
| 4 years | $36,289 |
| 5 years | $41,536 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Fine & Studio Arts students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Fine & Studio Arts. About 73.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 804 |
| Women | 2,173 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Fine & Studio Arts graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,501 | 50.4% |
| Asian | 205 | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 341 | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 172 | 5.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 20 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 97 | 3.3% |
| Race Unknown | 106 | 3.6% |
| International Students | 535 | 18.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 18.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Fine & Studio Arts Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,469 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Fine & Studio Arts. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Fine & Studio Arts students seeking a master's degree is School of the Art Institute of Chicago. During the most recent year for which we have data, 920 people received their master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mesa Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fine & Studio Arts. This school awarded 911 master's degrees in Fine & Studio Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a popular choice for Fine & Studio Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 656 people received their master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Glendale Community College is a popular choice for Fine & Studio Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 637 master's degrees in Fine & Studio Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Estrella Mountain Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fine & Studio Arts. This school awarded 555 master's degrees in Fine & Studio Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for Fine & Studio Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 453 master's degrees in Fine & Studio Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fine & Studio Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 435 people received their master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for Fine & Studio Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 329 people received their master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rio Salado College is a popular choice for Fine & Studio Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 321 master's degrees in Fine & Studio Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Phoenix College is a popular choice for Fine & Studio Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 299 people received their master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for Fine & Studio Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 299 master's degrees in Fine & Studio Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Full Sail University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fine & Studio Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 298 people received their master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fine & Studio Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 290 people received their master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Scottsdale Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fine & Studio Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 241 people received their master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion is a popular choice for Fine & Studio Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 238 people received their master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose State University is a popular choice for Fine & Studio Arts majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 214 people received their master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Paradise Valley Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fine & Studio Arts. This school awarded 206 master's degrees in Fine & Studio Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South Mountain Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fine & Studio Arts. This school awarded 199 master's degrees in Fine & Studio Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Fine & Studio Arts majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 194 master's degrees in Fine & Studio Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bard College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fine & Studio Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Fine & Studio Arts Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Art/Art Studies, General | 18,711 |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 12,013 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3,557 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 751 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 732 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Fine & Studio Arts that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 38,798 |
| Music | 25,853 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 18,927 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 16,640 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 7,225 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
