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 USD ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at USD was ranked #321 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 309 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 321 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Dakota handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 2 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from USD. This makes it the #216 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 USD is $25,327. This is higher than $24,539, which is the national median for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at USD paid an average of $376 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,659 | $1,659 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,060 | $9,060 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,947 | $4,947 |
Learn more about USD tuition and fees.
Of the 13 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from USD in 2021-2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USD 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 USD Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in fine arts from USD in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota 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 South Dakota.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 18 |
| Music | 14 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.