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, and more. In addition, we cover how The American University ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at The American University was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #2 in District of Columbia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, American University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 59% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from The American University. This makes it the #45 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors graduating with a master's degree from The American University make a median salary of $38,845 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all fine arts graduates with a master's is $29,510.
While getting their bachelor's degree at The American University, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $23,250 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 $26,162.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at American University.
Of the 9 fine arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from The American University, about 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 18 fine arts students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from The American University, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at The American University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 69 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 25 |
| Arts & Media Management | 22 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 14 |
| Dance | 6 |
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