by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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 Hunter ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at Hunter was ranked #144 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #20 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hunter College handed out 90 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 72 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Hunter. This makes it the #2 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 Hunter is $22,788. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Hunter 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 | $452 | $452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,324 | $11,324 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
Learn more about Hunter tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of fine arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Hunter 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 Hunter Online Learning page.
Fine Arts majors graduating with a master's degree from Hunter make a median salary of $33,582 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 61 students graduated with a master's degree in fine arts from Hunter. About 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Hunter College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 52 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 42 |
| Music | 36 |
| Dance | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.