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 NYU ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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Ranked at #4 in College Factual's most recent rankings, NYU is in the top 1% of the country for fine arts students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, New York University handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 61 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from NYU. This makes it the #4 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in fine arts in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NYU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,053 a year. This is higher than $24,539, which is the national median for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NYU paid an average of $1,844 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,438 | $60,438 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,494 | $1,494 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,786 | $22,786 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,034 | $3,034 |
Learn more about NYU tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 95 students earned a bachelor's degree in fine arts from NYU. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 8 |
NYU 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 NYU Online Learning page.
Fine Arts majors graduating with a master's degree from NYU make a median salary of $41,958 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.
Of the 85 students who earned a master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from NYU in 2021-2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at New York University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 542 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 465 |
| Other Visual Art | 288 |
| Music | 277 |
| Dance | 74 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.