Fine Arts and Studio Arts Degree

The Fine Arts and Studio Arts is a field of study emphasizing the professional education in the visual arts or performing arts. A Bachelor of Fine Arts differs from a Bachelor of Arts in the United States in that the primary emphasis of a BFA is a studio component versus lectures more prominent in a BA degree program at Bard College. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer fine arts and studio arts degrees.

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Bard College

610 W 112 St, New York, NY

Bard College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Annandale-On-Hudson, New York, which is a predominantly rural area. Bard College has a yearly student enrollment of over 2,300.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including:

• Liberal Arts
• Social Sciences
• Fine Studio Arts
• English Language and Literature, Letters
• Secondary Education
• Art History

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Bard College accepts roughly 30% of applicants. Of those admitted, nearly 25% of students enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found at bard.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $48,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to determine cost. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $6,800 annually. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Bard College is the "Raptors", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Sports available:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Squash (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the Bard College website to obtain a complete list of programs offered, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Fine Arts and Studio Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bard College offers a bachelor's degree program in fine arts and studio arts.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

Description

Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $60300
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $45620

Artists and Related Workers, All Other

Description

All artists and related workers not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).