by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 70 U.S. colleges awarded 802 degrees and certificates in Other Fine Arts & Art Studies. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 47% of graduates. College Factual ranks 23 schools in its 2027 Best Other Fine Arts & Art Studies Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $25,576 one year after completing, rising to $42,406 after four years.
A major in Other Fine Arts & Art Studies explores Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other. Any Instructional Program In Fine Arts And Art Studies Not Listed Above. Examples: [Glass Making].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, other fine arts & art studies is a popular field of study, with 802 degrees awarded annually. 70 colleges award other fine arts & art studies degrees, an average of 11 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 121.
By level, the 802 awards include 121 certificates, 111 associate degrees, 377 bachelor’s degrees and 193 master’s degrees.
Women earned 72% of other fine arts & art studies degrees and certificates in the latest year (579 of 802). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (404) and Hispanic or Latino (126), and international students earned 55.
College Factual ranks 23 schools in its 2027 Best Other Fine Arts & Art Studies Schools ranking, including 4 for associate degrees, 18 for bachelor’s degrees and 9 for master’s degrees. It also ranks other fine arts & art studies schools within 11 states. In all, 70 colleges offer other fine arts & art studies programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Fine Arts & Art Studies Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other fine arts & art studies credential is the bachelor’s degree: 377 of the 802 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other fine arts & art studies call most for Speaking, Instructing and Active Learning, and for knowledge of Fine Arts, Education and Training and English Language, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Written Expression.
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How long an other fine arts & art studies degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 121 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 111 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 377 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 193 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other fine arts & art studies, at 43.8%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 43.8% |
| Doctoral degree | 27.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 16.8% |
| Some college courses | 5.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3.7% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.4% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 1.2% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.6% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Other Fine Arts & Art Studies, with an average median salary of $66,644; the strongest outlook belongs to Artists and Related Workers, All Other, at 13.9% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Piano Teacher, Guitar Teacher, Assistant Professor and Fine Arts Professor.
The occupation related to other fine arts & art studies with the most projected jobs is Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary, at 1,074,154.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,074,154 | 9.1% |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | 427,793 | 13.9% |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | 147,527 | -4.1% |
Other Fine Arts & Art Studies graduates earn a median $25,576 one year after completing their program, $42,406 after four years and $41,309 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $25,576 |
| 4 years | $42,406 |
| 5 years | $41,309 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to other fine arts & art studies, with a median salary of $83,610.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $69,338 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
Other Fine Arts & Art Studies has 12 similar majors in the Visual & Performing Arts field, which together award 38,840 degrees a year; the largest are Art/Art Studies, General (19,675), Fine/Studio Arts, General (12,239) and Art History, Criticism and Conservation (3,681). Browse all Visual & Performing Arts majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art/Art Studies, General | 19,675 |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 12,239 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3,681 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 804 |
| Jewelry Arts | 727 |
| Painting | 652 |
| Drawing | 371 |
| Sculpture | 239 |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics | 175 |
| Printmaking | 170 |
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