by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how UPenn 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, UPenn came in at #19. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pennsylvania handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 48% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from UPenn. This makes it the #33 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in fine arts in 2022, making the school the #8 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 UPenn is $38,820. 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 UPenn paid an average of $1,871 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,620 | $58,620 |
| Fees | $7,484 | $7,484 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,358 | $1,358 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,496 | $18,496 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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The fine arts program at UPenn awarded 40 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 15% of these degrees went to men with the other 85% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UPenn 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 UPenn Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's fine arts program at UPenn make a median salary of $30,417. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $32,650.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 15 students earned a master's degree in fine arts from UPenn. About 33% of these graduates were women and the other 67% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pennsylvania with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at University of Pennsylvania.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 20 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 15 |
| Music | 12 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 9 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.