by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at USD. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, USD highly for fine & studio arts, ranked #468 out of 664 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 468 of 664 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in South Dakota | 1 of 2 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the Plains States Region | 36 of 44 |
Here is each degree level offered in fine & studio arts at USD, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Dakota conferred 16 bachelor’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
USD is among the very best schools in the country for fine & studio arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Fine & Studio Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at USD earn a median of $32,441 a year. This is below $60,001, the median for all majors at USD.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at USD, fine & studio arts graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,051, the typical median for all majors at USD.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,659 | $1,659 |
Find out more about USD tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degree graduates at USD were White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a bachelor’s in fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
USD granted 16 bachelor’s degrees in art/art studies, general in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
During the most recent reporting year, University of South Dakota conferred 1 certificate degree in fine & studio arts.
USD is not yet ranked for fine & studio arts at the certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a certificate degree in fine & studio arts from USD were women.
The majority of fine & studio arts certificate degree graduates at USD are White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a certificate in fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USD awarded 1 certificate completion in drawing in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at USD. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts | 2 |
