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 UofSC ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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UofSC was ranked #52 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 South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 52 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 39% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from UofSC. This makes it the #173 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 UofSC is $27,467. 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 UofSC, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $26,791 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UofSC paid an average of $1,439 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $512 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in fine arts from UofSC. About 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UofSC 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 UofSC Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of fine arts master's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| 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 South Carolina - Columbia.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 105 |
| Music | 102 |
| Dance | 15 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.