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 CCNY ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at CCNY was ranked #272 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #32 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The City College of New York handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 118 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from CCNY. This makes it the #27 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 CCNY is $24,742. This is higher than $24,539, which is the national median for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at CCNY paid an average of $620 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $410 | $410 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,104 | $18,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 116 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in fine arts from CCNY. About 41% were men and 59% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The City College of New York with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
CCNY 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 CCNY Online Learning page.
Of the 16 students who graduated with a Master’s in fine arts from CCNY in 2022, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The City College of New York with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| 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 The City College of New York.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 48 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 34 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 30 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.