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 Cooper Union ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at Cooper Union was ranked #260 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #30 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 250 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 260 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cooper Union is $16,678. This is less than $24,539, which is the national median of all fine arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Cooper Union paid an average of $1,310 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,550 | $44,550 |
| Fees | $2,270 | $2,270 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,650 | $18,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,276 | $2,276 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in fine arts from Cooper Union. About 40% were men and 60% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Cooper Union 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 Cooper Union Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.
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