Below are the key facts about this program at UMass Amherst. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UMass Amherst as a strong choice for fine & studio arts, ranked #208 out of 664 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 208 of 664 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Massachusetts | 11 of 26 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the New England Region | 26 of 56 |
The table below lists every degree level available for fine & studio arts at UMass Amherst, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 47 |
| Master’s | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Massachusetts-Amherst awarded 47 bachelor’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
UMass Amherst holds a strong position among schools offering fine & studio arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Fine & Studio Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,369 a year. This is below $73,687, the median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
To complete a bachelor’s at UMass Amherst, fine & studio arts students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,177, the typical median for all majors at UMass Amherst.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,791 | $39,683 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 28% of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UMass Amherst were White. Approximately 60% of graduates 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 bachelor’s in fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UMass Amherst awarded 33 bachelor’s degrees in fine/studio arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 73% to women and 27% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (48%).
UMass Amherst conferred 14 bachelor’s degrees in art history, criticism and conservation in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (86%).
Graduate study is also available at UMass Amherst. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts | 7 |