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 UMCP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for fine arts majors, UMCP came in at #21. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 21 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from UMCP. This makes it the #197 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in fine arts in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMCP is $32,031. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMCP, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $52,931 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,127 for all fine arts majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMCP paid an average of $1,613 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $412 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,889 | $38,690 |
| Fees | $1,616 | $1,616 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,416 | $15,416 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,714 | $2,714 |
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Of the 92 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in fine arts from UMCP in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UMCP 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 UMCP Online Learning page.
The fine arts program at UMCP awarded 8 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMCP are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at University of Maryland - College Park.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 99 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 51 |
| Dance | 14 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 14 |
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