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- School Code: 207600
- Phone: (443) 412-2000
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
65.33%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
4FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$25,967Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Ceramic Arts Degree
The exciting field of Ceramic Arts and Ceramics is an arena of study within the visual arts made from ceramic materials. Ceramic materials in this medium of visual arts can include clay, tile, art ware, figurines, and tableware. Some pieces of ceramic art may be considered works of art while others are defined as decorative pieces, industrial art, or applied art objects. Get more details below including other Maryland colleges that offer ceramic arts degrees.
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Hood College (Hood)
401 Thomas Run Rd, Bel Air, MD
Hood College, located in Frederick, Maryland, was founded in 1893 and originally known as Woman's College of Frederick. The school was established by the Reformed Church of the United States and the school received an enrollment of 83 its first year.
HC originally offered courses in liberal arts and music, but has grown over the years to offer a variety of programs and courses for aspiring students. In 1913 the school was awarded and endowment by Margaret hood through her will based on the condition that the school be renamed Hood College. The college became coeducation in 1971 when it began admitting male students.
Academics
Hood College provides a liberal arts education at the undergraduate level, as well as graduate programs with varying admissions requirements. The undergraduate program provides a variety of educational opportunities through a curriculum that requires not only courses in one's major, but elective and general education requirements that asks students to explore studies outside of their specialty. Additionally, the school offers the ability to pursue minor degrees through additional studies that confer an additional area of knowledge for the student.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Individuals interested in enrollment at Hood College must complete the application for admission, which includes records, transcripts, test scores, and recommendations that will be reviewed by the school's admissions office. Based on the information provided, the school will make a decision regarding admissions, and notify all applicants with their results. Students who are admitted will receive additional information to prepare them for admission. Financial aid is awarded based on need as determine by the financial information a student will provide on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Aid is awarded through loans, grants and scholarships.
Students Enrolled in the Ceramic Arts Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Hood College has offered the following academic levels for students:
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Master's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | 7 |
Master's Degree | 6 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 3 |
Female | 10 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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White | 9 |
Non Resident Alien | 1 |
Unknown | 3 |
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
Students who have completed the Ceramic Arts program at Hood College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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.
Craft Artists
Description
Create or reproduce hand-made objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, craft artists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 0.6% from 2014 to 2024
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
- Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Total Employment: 100
- Average Hourly Rate: $20.20
- Average Annual Salary: $42010
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the candidates Hood accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Hood College may offer services like:- Online course work available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Hood is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Commonwealth Conference)
- Basketball (Commonwealth Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball