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. Also, learn how UMBC ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at UMBC was ranked #181 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #4 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 174 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 181 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - Baltimore County handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMBC is $23,879. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMBC, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $32,890 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,127 for all fine arts majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMBC paid an average of $1,103 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $382 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $26,594 |
| Fees | $3,714 | $3,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,204 | $14,204 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,414 | $3,414 |
Learn more about UMBC tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 68 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in fine arts from UMBC. About 49% were men and 51% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the UMBC 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 UMBC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at University of Maryland - Baltimore County.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 30 |
| Music | 26 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 20 |
| Dance | 8 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.