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. We've also included details on how MSU Bozeman ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at MSU Bozeman was ranked #178 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 173 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 178 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Montana State University handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 47% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from MSU Bozeman. This makes it the #197 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MSU Bozeman go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,265 a year. This is higher than $24,539, which is the national median for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MSU Bozeman, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $30,132 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,127 for all fine arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at MSU Bozeman is $217 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at MSU Bozeman paid an average of $1,210 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $252 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,056 | $29,047 |
| Fees | $2,027 | $2,290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,450 | $1,450 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,446 | $13,446 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,692 | $3,692 |
Learn more about MSU Bozeman tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 69 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in fine arts from MSU Bozeman. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at MSU Bozeman are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
MSU Bozeman 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 MSU Bozeman Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in fine arts from MSU Bozeman. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montana State 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 | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Montana State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 62 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 23 |
| Music | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.