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 UNC Chapel Hill ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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UNC Chapel Hill was ranked #53 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 #1 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 53 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 55 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #104 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.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNC Chapel Hill go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,005 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNC Chapel Hill paid an average of $1,557 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $292 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,019 | $37,360 |
| Fees | $1,970 | $1,970 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,290 | $1,290 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,016 | $13,016 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,814 | $2,814 |
Learn more about UNC Chapel Hill tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in fine arts from UNC Chapel Hill. About 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNC Chapel Hill are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UNC Chapel Hill 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 UNC Chapel Hill Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who earned a master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from UNC Chapel Hill in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 47 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 37 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.