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Fine & Studio Arts at American University

8 Bachelor's Degrees
18 Master's Degrees
#50 Overall Quality
Fine & Studio Arts is one of the majors in the visual & performing arts program at American University.

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how The American University ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.

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Fine & Studio Arts Degrees Available at The American University

The American University Fine Arts Rankings

The American University was ranked #50 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for fine arts majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Fine & Studio Arts Graduate Degree Schools 26
Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools 26
Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools 50
Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools 53

Popularity of Fine Arts at The American University

During the 2021-2022 academic year, American University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 9 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from The American University. This makes it the #45 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Do Fine Arts Graduates from The American University Make?

$35,115 Bachelor's Median Salary
$35,278 Master's Median Salary

Salary of Fine Arts Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from The American University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,115 a year. This is higher than $24,539, which is the national median for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts from The American University Cost?

$56,543 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

The American University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at The American University was $1,856 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

In State Out of State
Tuition $55,724 $55,724
Fees $819 $819
Books and Supplies $1,000 $1,000
On Campus Room and Board $17,012 $17,012
On Campus Other Expenses $1,620 $1,620

Learn more about The American University tuition and fees.

The American University Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program Diversity

All of the 8 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in fine arts from The American University in 2022 were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at The American University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor's in fine arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 6
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 1

Does The American University Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Fine Arts?

The American University does not offer an online option for its fine arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the The American University Online Learning page.

Salary of Fine Arts Graduates with a Master's Degree

Fine Arts majors graduating with a master's degree from The American University make a median salary of $35,278 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all fine arts graduates with a master's is $32,650.

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The American University Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program Diversity

The fine arts program at The American University awarded 19 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 16% of these degrees went to men with the other 84% going to women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at The American University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in fine arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 13
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 1

Fine Arts Student Diversity at The American University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at American University.

Majors Similar to Fine Arts

Related Major Annual Graduates
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 97
Drama & Theater Arts 20
Design & Applied Arts 19
Arts & Media Management 18
Music 8

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