by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Cornell ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Cornell is in the top 1% of the country for fine arts students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 2 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cornell University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 37% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Cornell. This makes it the #104 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in fine arts in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cornell is $31,073. 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 Cornell was $1,750 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 | $65,204 | $65,204 |
| Fees | $810 | $810 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,354 | $1,354 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,554 | $18,554 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,218 | $2,218 |
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Of the 37 fine arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Cornell, about 27% were men and 73% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Cornell fine arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cornell Online Learning page.
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in fine arts from Cornell in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Cornell University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Visual Art | 18 |
| Music | 17 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.