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. Also, learn how Tufts ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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Tufts is in the top 10% of the country for fine arts. More specifically it was ranked #30 out of 465 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 30 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Tufts University handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Tufts. This makes it the #25 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Tufts go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $17,154 a year. 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 Tufts, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $60,031 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 Tufts was $2,212 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,358 | $66,358 |
| Fees | $1,486 | $1,486 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,660 | $17,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,796 | $1,796 |
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Of the 55 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in fine arts from Tufts in 2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Tufts 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 Tufts Online Learning page.
Fine Arts majors graduating with a master's degree from Tufts make a median salary of $34,047 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all fine arts graduates with a master's is $32,650.
Of the 32 students who earned a master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from Tufts in 2021-2022, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Tufts University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 30 |
| Music | 26 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 9 |
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