by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how KU ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at KU was ranked #118 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #1 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 115 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 118 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kansas handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from KU. This makes it the #118 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 KU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $16,629 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.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at KU paid an average of $944 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $353 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,596 | $28,308 |
| Fees | $1,104 | $1,104 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,818 | $10,818 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,390 | $3,390 |
Learn more about KU tuition and fees.
Of the 43 fine arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from KU, about 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at KU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 74% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
KU 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 KU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's fine arts program at KU make a median salary of $29,107. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $32,650.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of fine arts master's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at University of Kansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 83 |
| Music | 63 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 54 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 28 |
| Dance | 21 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.