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 CU - Boulder ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at CU - Boulder was ranked #97 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #2 in Colorado.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Colorado Boulder handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from CU - Boulder. This makes it the #54 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 CU - Boulder is $17,501. This is less than $24,539, which is the national median of all fine arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at CU - Boulder paid an average of $1,680 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $616 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,910 | $40,297 |
| Fees | $1,646 | $1,646 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,950 | $16,950 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,104 | $3,104 |
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Of the 57 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in fine arts from CU - Boulder in 2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at CU - Boulder are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the CU - Boulder 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 CU - Boulder Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 students earned a master's degree in fine arts from CU - Boulder. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at University of Colorado Boulder.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 97 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 77 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 22 |
| Dance | 11 |
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