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 Curry College. Get more details below including other Massachusetts colleges that offer fine arts and studio arts degrees.

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Curry College

Also known as Conway School

88 Village Hill Road, Northampton, MA

Curry College is a nonprofit private university that has many majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Milton, Massachusetts, in a predominantly suburban area. About three thousand students enroll at Curry College per year.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. The majority of students admitted to Curry College achieve an SAT score within the range of 1240 - 1520, or an ACT score between 19 - 22. This school has an admissions rate of about 72% of which only 17% decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at curry.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $35,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs around $7,600 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The Curry College "Colonels" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students can visit the website to get a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Fine Arts and Studio Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Conway School 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

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).