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Fine & Studio Arts at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

36 Bachelor's Degrees
9 Master's Degrees
3 Doctor's Degrees
The Fine & Studio Arts major is part of the visual & performing arts program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNC Chapel Hill ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.

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Fine & Studio Arts Degrees Available at UNC Chapel Hill

UNC Chapel Hill Fine Arts Rankings

UNC Chapel Hill was ranked #78 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 #2 in North Carolina.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 3
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (With Aid) 6
Best Fine & Studio Arts Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 8
Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 8
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income Over $110k) 9
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts 13
Best Fine & Studio Arts Colleges for Veterans 14
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income $0-$30k) 14
Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 15
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income $75-$110k) 17
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income $48-$75k) 19
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income $30-$48k) 19
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (With Aid) 21
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (With Aid) 23
Best Fine & Studio Arts Doctor’s Degree Schools 25
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income $0-$30k) 27
Best Value Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (With Aid) 28
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income $0-$30k) 32
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Fine & Studio Arts Graduates 32
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income $30-$48k) 35
Best Value Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income $0-$30k) 37
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income $30-$48k) 44
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income $48-$75k) 45
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income Over $110k) 45
Best Value Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income $30-$48k) 50
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income $75-$110k) 54
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income $48-$75k) 57
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income Over $110k) 57
Best Fine & Studio Arts Graduate Degree Schools 59
Best Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Degree Schools 60
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income $75-$110k) 61
Best Value Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income $48-$75k) 66
Best Value Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income Over $110k) 66
Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools 70
Best Value Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts (Income $75-$110k) 72
Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools 78
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts 90
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts 96
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Fine & Studio Arts Graduates 206
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts 257
Best Value Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts 275
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Fine & Studio Arts Graduates 351
Highest Paid Fine & Studio Arts Graduates 406

Popularity of Fine Arts at UNC Chapel Hill

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #104 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.

How Much Do Fine Arts Graduates from UNC Chapel Hill Make?

$22,368 Bachelor's Median Salary
$19,401 Master's Median Salary

Salary of Fine Arts Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNC Chapel Hill go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,368 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,186 for all fine arts students.

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Salary of Fine Arts Graduates with a Master's Degree

Fine Arts majors graduating with a master's degree from UNC Chapel Hill make a median salary of $19,401 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $29,510.

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How Much Student Debt Do Fine Arts Graduates from UNC Chapel Hill Have?

$14,600 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Fine Arts Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at UNC Chapel Hill, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $14,600 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.

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Fine Arts Student Diversity at UNC Chapel Hill

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

UNC Chapel Hill Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program

Of the 36 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from UNC Chapel Hill in 2020-2021, 8% were men and 92% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNC Chapel Hill are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in fine arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 22
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 1

UNC Chapel Hill Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program

All of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in fine arts from UNC Chapel Hill in 2021 were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2021 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in fine arts.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 7
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Music 50
Drama & Theater Arts 26

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