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 #148 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #15 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, School of Visual Arts handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at SVA is $19,405. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,186 for all fine arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SVA, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,162 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at School of Visual Arts.
Of the 52 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in fine arts from SVA in 2021, 29% were men and 71% were 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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 28% of fine arts master's degrees went to men and 72% went 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 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 220 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 194 |
