by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how SVA ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at SVA was ranked #88 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #12 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, School of Visual Arts handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 52 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 53 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from SVA. This makes it the #7 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SVA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,344 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SVA, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $99,505 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 SVA is $1,120 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SVA paid an average of $1,645 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $49,140 | $49,140 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,868 | $1,868 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $24,200 | $24,200 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,700 | $5,700 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 31% of fine arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from School of Visual Arts with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SVA 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 SVA Online Learning page.
The fine arts program at SVA awarded 41 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from School of Visual Arts with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at School of Visual Arts.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 297 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 210 |