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. In addition, we cover how Pitt ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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Pitt was ranked #56 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 #3 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 56 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 57 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Pitt. This makes it the #173 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in fine arts in 2022, making the school the #10 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 Pitt is $26,709. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Pitt paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $839 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,154 | $38,520 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $584 | $584 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,420 | $13,420 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,918 | $2,918 |
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Of the 28 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from Pitt in 2021-2022, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Pitt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Pitt 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 Pitt Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in fine arts from Pitt in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| 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 Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 39 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 17 |
| Music | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.