Fine Arts Schools in Washington
In 2022-2023, 362 students earned their Fine Arts degrees in WA.
A Fine Arts major is the 46th most popular major in this state.
Education Levels of Fine Arts Majors in Washington
Fine Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 338 |
Master’s Degree | 15 |
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year | 8 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 1 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 1 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 1 |
Gender Distribution
In Washington, a fine arts major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of fine arts majors in Washington is as follows:
- Asian: 12.2%
- Black or African American: 1.4%
- Hispanic or Latino: 12.4%
- White: 51.4%
- Non-Resident Alien: 8.0%
- Other Races: 14.6%

Jobs for Fine Arts Grads in Washington
There are 19,780 people in the state and 1,344,090 people in the nation working in fine arts jobs.

Wages for Fine Arts Jobs in Washington
In this state, fine arts grads earn an average of $53,960. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,370.

Most Popular Fine Arts Programs in WA
There are 10 colleges in Washington that offer fine arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
80% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UW Seattle. A typical student attending UW Seattle will pay a net price of $13,404.
Request InformationMost students complete their degree in 4.54 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Request Information68% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,676. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate.
Request InformationThis public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,768. The full-time teacher rate is 74%. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at CWU.
Request InformationMost students complete their degree in 4.45 years. 88% of students get financical aid. 84% of the teachers are full time.
Request Information9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.
Request InformationSeeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. An average student at Puget Sound will pay a net price of $37,164. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.
Request InformationThe full-time teacher rate is 65%. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,699. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
Request InformationIt takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. An average student at Cornish College of the Arts will pay a net price of $38,416. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.
Request InformationMost students complete their degree in 4.19 years. This private school has an average net price of $33,700. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.
Request InformationFine Arts Careers in WA
Some of the careers fine arts majors go into include:
Job Title | WA Job Growth | WA Median Salary |
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Archivists | 14% | $53,180 |
Craft Artists | 13% | $37,930 |
Artists | 6% | $43,470 |
Related Majors in Washington
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to fine arts.
Major | Annual Graduates in WA |
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Design & Applied Arts | 532 |
Music | 320 |
Drama & Theater Arts | 230 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 132 |
Dance | 53 |
Arts & Media Management | 24 |
General Visual & Performing Arts | 13 |
Other Visual Art | 12 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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