by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2020-2021, metal arts was the 1,328 most popular major nationwide with 9 degrees awarded. This is a difference of 7 over the prior year, a growth of 77.8%.
Our 2023 Best Metal Arts Schools ranking analyzes 3 of these schools to determine the best overall colleges for metal arts students. Continue reading to check out one of our many unbiased rankings of metal arts programs later in this article.
New students will need to have completed high school or a GED program and each school will have their own minimum GPA and SAT/ACT test requirements. Specific metal arts careers may require a certain level of degree attainment or additional certifications beyond that.
Metal Arts degree levels vary. You can get anything from a in metal arts to the highest metal arts degree, a . Different metal arts degrees vary in how long they take.
| Degree | Credit Requirements | Typical Program Length |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 60-70 credits | 2 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 120 credits | 4 years |
| Master’s Degree | 50-70 credits | 1-3 years |
| Doctorate | Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation | At least 4 years |
As you might expect, salaries for metal arts graduates vary depending on the level of education that was acquired.
One of 12 majors within the Fine & Studio Arts area of study, Metal Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 18,323 |
| Fine Arts | 11,922 |
| Art History | 3,512 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 837 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 805 |
