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. We've also included details on how Vassar ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at Vassar was ranked #141 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #19 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 139 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 141 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vassar College handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 41% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Vassar go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,790 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Vassar was $2,133 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,870 | $66,870 |
| Fees | $935 | $935 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,415 | $17,415 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,350 | $1,350 |
Learn more about Vassar tuition and fees.
Of the 24 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from Vassar in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vassar College with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Vassar 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 Vassar Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Vassar College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 25 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 23 |
| Music | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.