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 SUNY New Paltz ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY New Paltz was ranked #163 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #23 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY New Paltz handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from SUNY New Paltz. This makes it the #69 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 SUNY New Paltz is $18,842. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SUNY New Paltz was $708 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,896 | $15,896 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,700 | $3,700 |
Learn more about SUNY New Paltz tuition and fees.
Of the 33 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in fine arts from SUNY New Paltz in 2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SUNY New Paltz are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 82% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the SUNY New Paltz 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 SUNY New Paltz Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of fine arts master's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at SUNY New Paltz.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 42 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 30 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 28 |
| Music | 22 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.