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. We've also included details on how UMKC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at UMKC was ranked #218 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #7 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 211 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 218 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Missouri - Kansas City handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from UMKC. This makes it the #126 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMKC is $25,476. This is higher than $24,539, which is the national median for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMKC paid an average of $973 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $373 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,190 | $29,190 |
| Fees | $1,544 | $1,544 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,118 | $12,118 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,660 | $4,660 |
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Of the 19 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from UMKC in 2021-2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the UMKC 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 UMKC Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students earned a master's degree in fine arts from UMKC. About 78% of these graduates were women and the other 22% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMKC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri - Kansas City with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at University of Missouri - Kansas City.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 91 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 32 |
| Dance | 17 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 7 |
| Arts & Media Management | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.