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 SUNY College at Cortland. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer fine arts and studio arts degrees.

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SUNY College at Cortland

Also known as SUNY Cortland

1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY

SUNY College at Cortland is a public institution located in Cortland, NY and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. SUNY College at Cortland has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 7,400.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs SUNY College at Cortland offers:

• Education
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. Very common exam scores among students accepted to this school are in the range of 20 - 24 for the ACT exam, or 990 - 1150 on the SAT exam. An estimated 40 percent of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 24 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at www.cortland.edu.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $7,200 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $17,000 per year. Housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $7,400. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

This school offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, financial aid information, programs offered, and more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.cortland.edu.

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).