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. Also, learn how Tufts ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for fine arts majors, Tufts came in at #24. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Tufts University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 24 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Tufts. This makes it the #25 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 Tufts is $24,615. 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 Tufts make a median salary of $32,034. 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 Tufts, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $25,250 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 Tufts University.
The fine arts program at Tufts awarded 47 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Tufts are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
The fine arts program at Tufts awarded 24 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Tufts are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tufts University with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 28 |
| Music | 23 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 12 |
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