We'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 CCNY ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at CCNY was ranked #158 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #17 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The City College of New York handed out 118 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 136 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 23 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from CCNY. This makes it the #27 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 CCNY is $27,416. This is higher than $24,186, which is the national median for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at CCNY, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $15,849 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 The City College of New York.
Of the 118 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from CCNY in 2020-2021, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The City College of New York with a bachelor's in fine arts.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 23 |
Black or African American | 14 |
Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
White | 16 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
Other Races | 5 |
Of the 23 students who earned a master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from CCNY in 2020-2021, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The City College of New York with a master's in fine arts.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 4 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 10 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Music | 49 |
Drama & Theater Arts | 42 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 40 |
General Visual & Performing Arts | 5 |
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