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 Rutgers New Brunswick ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #58 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for fine arts majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #173 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in fine arts in 2022, making the school the #38 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick is $21,908. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $34,959 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 Rutgers New Brunswick is $249 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rutgers New Brunswick was $1,054 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $441 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $3,565 | $3,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,715 | $14,715 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
Learn more about Rutgers New Brunswick tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 48 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in fine arts from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers New Brunswick are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Rutgers New Brunswick 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 Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.
Fine Arts majors graduating with a master's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick make a median salary of $19,214 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $32,650.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students earned a master's degree in fine arts from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 13% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 76 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 40 |
| Dance | 32 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 32 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 32 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.