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 UAlbany ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at UAlbany was ranked #277 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #30 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University at Albany handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from UAlbany. This makes it the #104 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAlbany go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,062 a year. This is higher than $24,186, which is the national median for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's fine arts program at UAlbany make a median salary of $29,752. 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 UAlbany, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $22,625 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 University at Albany.
Of the 37 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from UAlbany in 2020-2021, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Albany with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in fine arts from UAlbany. About 44% were men and 56% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UAlbany 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 University at Albany with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 17 |
| Music | 14 |
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