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 UMass Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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UMass Amherst was ranked #70 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for fine arts majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 70 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 72 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #59 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $18,072 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 UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $691 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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The fine arts program at UMass Amherst awarded 30 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 17% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students earned a master's degree in fine arts from UMass Amherst. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| 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 Massachusetts Amherst.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 69 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 26 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 16 |
| Dance | 7 |
| Arts & Media Management | 7 |
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