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 Michigan State ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at Michigan State was ranked #101 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #2 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 99 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 101 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Michigan State University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Michigan State is $19,566. This is less than $24,539, which is the national median of all fine arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Michigan State paid an average of $1,457 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $564 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,930 | $43,700 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,754 | $11,754 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,592 | $3,592 |
Learn more about Michigan State tuition and fees.
Of the 21 fine arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Michigan State, about 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Michigan State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Michigan State 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 Michigan State Online Learning page.
The fine arts program at Michigan State awarded 6 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State 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 | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Michigan State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 165 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 110 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 38 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 12 |
| Arts & Media Management | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.