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 UMass Amherst ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #59 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 UMass Amherst is $26,930. 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 UMass Amherst make a median salary of $29,126. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,510.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,162 for all fine arts majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
The fine arts program at UMass Amherst awarded 51 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 18% of these degrees went to men with the other 82% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of fine arts master's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UMass Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 55 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 28 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 23 |
| Dance | 16 |
| Arts & Media Management | 4 |
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