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 UAB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #271 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #3 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 265 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 271 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from UAB. This makes it the #216 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,809 a year. This is higher than $24,539, which is the national median for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UAB paid an average of $911 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $368 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,590 | $13,590 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,757 | $5,757 |
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Of the 38 fine arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UAB, about 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAB are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UAB 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 UAB Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in fine arts from UAB in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 23 |
| Music | 11 |
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