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 Westminster College – New Wilmington. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer fine arts and studio arts degrees.

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Westminster College – New Wilmington

421 Seventh Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA

Westminster 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 New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, which is a predominantly rural area. The Presbyterian Church affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. About 1,600 students enroll at Westminster College yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• English Language And Literature
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Most students admitted to Westminster College earn an SAT score between 1450 - 1768, or an ACT composite score in a range of 22 - 26. Roughly 60 percent of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 15 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $34,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their costs. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Westminster College is the "Titans", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

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

Students may visit the school's http://www.westminster.edu to view additional information.

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.03
  • Average Annual Salary: $41650

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).