Here, 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. We've also included details on how UM ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at UM was ranked #375 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #2 in Montana.Ranking Type Rank Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools 358 Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools 375
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Montana handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from UM. This makes it the #197 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,149 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts students.

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UM was $1,200 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $239 per credit hour.
The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.In State Out of State Tuition $5,736 $28,800 Fees $2,416 $2,822 Books and Supplies $1,100 $1,100 On Campus Room and Board $12,192 $12,192 On Campus Other Expenses $3,784 $3,784
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Of the 23 fine arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UM, about 17% were men and 83% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a bachelor's in fine arts.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UM 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 UM Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 fine arts majors earned their master's degree from UM. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women.

The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a master's in fine arts.

| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at The University of Montana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 37 |
| Music | 31 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 22 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 19 |
| Dance | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.