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. We've also included details on how Smith ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at Smith was ranked #105 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 104 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 105 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Smith College handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 89% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Smith go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $20,171 a year. This is less than $24,539, which is the national median of all fine arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Smith paid an average of $1,910 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,260 | $61,260 |
| Fees | $308 | $308 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,310 | $21,310 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,352 | $2,352 |
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All of the 36 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in fine arts from Smith in 2022 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Smith are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Smith College with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Smith 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 Smith Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Smith College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 14 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 13 |
| Dance | 10 |
| Music | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.