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. We've also included details on how UMCP ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for fine arts majors, UMCP came in at #18. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Maryland - College Park handed out 76 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 113 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from UMCP. This makes it the #197 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in fine arts in 2021, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMCP is $35,028. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,186 for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMCP, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $20,000 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 Maryland - College Park.
Of the 76 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in fine arts from UMCP in 2021, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 11 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in fine arts from UMCP. About 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - College Park with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 73 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 48 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 17 |
| Dance | 9 |
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