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 UofM ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #234 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #5 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 227 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 234 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from UofM. This makes it the #94 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,451 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 UofM, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $18,720 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UofM was $540 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $355 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,520 | $12,960 |
| Fees | $1,824 | $1,824 |
| Books and Supplies | $920 | $920 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,344 | $10,344 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,462 | $6,462 |
Learn more about UofM tuition and fees.
The fine arts program at UofM awarded 54 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UofM 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 UofM Online Learning page.
Of the 10 students who earned a master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from UofM in 2021-2022, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at University of Memphis.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 81 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 36 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.