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. In addition, we cover how Purchase College ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at Purchase College was ranked #211 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #23 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purchase College handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Purchase College. This makes it the #173 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 Purchase College is $22,014. This is less than $24,186, which is the national median of all fine arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Purchase College, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $23,850 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at Purchase College is $474 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Purchase College.
For the most recent academic year available, 32% of fine arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purchase College with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in fine arts from Purchase College in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purchase College with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 151 |
| Music | 61 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 54 |
| Arts & Media Management | 47 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 29 |
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