by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at UA was ranked #100 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from UA. 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 UA is $21,836. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UA, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $74,317 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,127 for all fine arts majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UA paid an average of $1,425 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $545 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
Learn more about UA tuition and fees.
Of the 44 fine arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UA, about 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UA 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 The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UA 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 UA Online Learning page.
Of the 12 fine arts students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UA, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at The University of Alabama.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 58 |
| Dance | 39 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 31 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.