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 SUNY Potsdam ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at SUNY Potsdam was ranked #381 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #46 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 364 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 381 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, SUNY Potsdam handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SUNY Potsdam go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,964 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 SUNY Potsdam, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $26,304 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,127.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SUNY Potsdam 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 | $1,642 | $1,642 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,084 | $15,084 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,896 | $1,896 |
Learn more about SUNY Potsdam tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students earned a bachelor's degree in fine arts from SUNY Potsdam. About 72% of these graduates were women and the other 28% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Potsdam with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the SUNY Potsdam 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 Potsdam Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at SUNY Potsdam.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 47 |
| Arts & Media Management | 19 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 12 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 8 |
| Dance | 6 |