by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Carnegie Mellon ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at Carnegie Mellon was ranked #85 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #4 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 85 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 85 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Carnegie Mellon University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 32% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Carnegie Mellon. This makes it the #142 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Carnegie Mellon is $32,597. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Carnegie Mellon was $865 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $62,260 | $62,260 |
| Fees | $1,014 | $1,014 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,468 | $17,468 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in fine arts from Carnegie Mellon. About 15% were men and 85% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Carnegie Mellon 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 Carnegie Mellon Online Learning page.
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in fine arts from Carnegie Mellon in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Carnegie Mellon University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 104 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 72 |
| Arts & Media Management | 53 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 46 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.