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. In addition, we cover how UH ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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UH was ranked #76 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for fine arts majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Houston handed out 112 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 94 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from UH. This makes it the #45 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 UH is $27,051. 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 UH make a median salary of $30,713. 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 UH, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $21,845 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 of Houston.
The fine arts program at UH awarded 112 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor's in fine arts.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 20 |
Black or African American | 11 |
Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
White | 24 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
Other Races | 5 |
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of fine arts master's degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Houston with a master's in fine arts.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
White | 10 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Music | 115 |
Drama & Theater Arts | 54 |
Design & Applied Arts | 53 |
Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 19 |
Dance | 8 |
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