by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UT Chattanooga ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at UT Chattanooga was ranked #324 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #7 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 312 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 324 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Chattanooga go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,766 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 UT Chattanooga, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $30,151 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,127 for all fine arts majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Chattanooga was $679 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $343 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,232 | $16,296 |
| Fees | $1,912 | $1,912 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,052 | $10,052 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,950 | $4,950 |
Learn more about UT Chattanooga tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 23% of fine arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UT Chattanooga 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 UT Chattanooga Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 15 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 10 |
| Music | 9 |