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. In addition, we cover how Purchase College ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at Purchase College was ranked #106 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #15 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 105 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 106 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purchase College handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Purchase College. This makes it the #173 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 Purchase College is $14,984. This is less than $24,539, which is the national median of all fine arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purchase College, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $36,160 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 Purchase College is $474 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Purchase College was $708 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,883 | $1,883 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,400 | $15,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
Learn more about Purchase College tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in fine arts from Purchase College. About 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purchase College with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Purchase College 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 Purchase College Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of fine arts master's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purchase College with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Purchase College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 149 |
| Music | 74 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 65 |
| Dance | 56 |
| Arts & Media Management | 43 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.