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 Austin ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for fine arts majors, UT Austin came in at #23. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 106 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from UT Austin. This makes it the #42 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in fine arts in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at UT Austin is $32,088. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Austin, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $44,868 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 UT Austin is $526 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Austin was $1,930 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $546 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
Learn more about UT Austin tuition and fees.
Of the 106 fine arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UT Austin, about 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UT Austin are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UT Austin 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 Austin Online Learning page.
Fine Arts majors graduating with a master's degree from UT Austin make a median salary of $19,765 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $32,650.
Of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in fine arts from UT Austin in 2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| 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 Texas at Austin.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 135 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 116 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 111 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 88 |
| Dance | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.