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 Iowa ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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Iowa is in the top 10% of the country for fine arts. More specifically it was ranked #38 out of 465 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Iowa.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Iowa handed out 106 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 123 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Iowa. This makes it the #17 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in fine arts in 2022, making the school the #38 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Iowa go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,008 a year. This is higher than $24,539, which is the national median for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Iowa, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $21,312 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,127.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at Iowa is $196 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Iowa paid an average of $1,291 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $376 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,016 | $30,979 |
| Fees | $1,948 | $1,948 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,616 | $12,616 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,066 | $4,066 |
Learn more about Iowa 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 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Iowa 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 Iowa Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's fine arts program at Iowa make a median salary of $31,765. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $32,650.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 students graduated with a master's degree in fine arts from Iowa. About 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at University of Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 86 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 59 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 51 |
| Dance | 19 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.