by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Massachusetts College of Art and Design ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for fine arts majors, Massachusetts College of Art and Design came in at #14. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 14 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Massachusetts College of Art and Design handed out 102 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. This makes it the #20 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Massachusetts College of Art and Design go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,461 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $47,843 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,127 for all fine arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is $534 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Massachusetts College of Art and Design was $464 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,030 | $28,250 |
| Fees | $13,930 | $13,930 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,000 | $18,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $900 | $900 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 102 fine arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Of these graduates, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Massachusetts College of Art and Design 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 Massachusetts College of Art and Design Online Learning page.
Fine Arts majors graduating with a master's degree from Massachusetts College of Art and Design make a median salary of $54,719 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all fine arts graduates with a master's is $32,650.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students graduated with a master's degree in fine arts from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Massachusetts College of Art and Design are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts College of Art and Design with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| 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 Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 140 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 75 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 4 |
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