Explore Fine Arts, Design Studies and Creative Performance

Instructional programs that focus on the creation and interpretation of works and performances that use auditory, kinesthetic, and visual phenomena to express ideas and emotions in various forms, subject to aesthetic criteria. Discover 69 specialized programs from Art Studies to Environmental and Social Art with over 153,937 graduates across 2,079 institutions nationwide.

Graduate Trends in Arts (2010-2024)

Active Programs

153,937

Total Graduates (2023-2024)

2,079

Universities & Colleges

Most Popular Arts Programs

Art Studies

18,711

graduates

Studio Arts, General

12,013

graduates

Theatre Arts

10,778

graduates

Music

10,690

graduates

Graphic Design

10,676

graduates

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Complete List of Arts Programs

Explore 69 academic programs in Fine Arts, Design Studies and Creative Performance.

Program Name	Graduates	Institutions	CIP Code
Art Studies	18,711	730	50.0701
Studio Arts, General	12,013	655	50.0702
Theatre Arts	10,778	848	50.0501
Music	10,690	997	50.0901
Graphic Design	10,676	578	50.0409
Cinematography and Film Production	9,544	285	50.0602
Music Performance	7,193	370	50.0903
Design and Visual Communications	6,186	257	50.0401
Film and Media Studies	5,777	218	50.0601
Interior Design	5,651	236	50.0408
Digital Arts	3,892	166	50.0102
Art History and Conservation	3,557	351	50.0703
Visual and Performing Arts	3,333	267	50.0101
Illustration	3,192	68	50.0410
Fashion and Apparel Design	3,186	121	50.0407
Dance	3,076	303	50.0301
Advertising and Commercial Art	2,987	165	50.0402
Game and Interactive Media Design	2,986	153	50.0411
Photography	2,066	193	50.0605
Music Technology	1,938	120	50.0913
Music Management	1,866	106	50.1003
Acting	1,859	110	50.0506
Applied Arts and Design	1,640	72	50.0499
Film and Video Arts	1,452	42	50.0699
Industrial and Product Design	1,395	67	50.0404
Music Theory and Composition	1,336	147	50.0904
Musical Theatre	1,157	120	50.0509
Music	1,141	92	50.0999
Theatre Design and Technology	1,087	160	50.0502
Arts and Media Management	982	69	50.1001
Visual and Performing Arts	941	62	50.9999
Fine and Studio Arts Management	930	72	50.1002
Commercial Photography	899	63	50.0406
Playwriting and Screenwriting	863	52	50.0504
Fine Arts and Art Studies	751	74	50.0799
Intermedia and Multimedia	732	39	50.0706
Voice and Opera Performance	668	79	50.0908
Painting	607	50	50.0708
Stringed Instruments	589	26	50.0911
Keyboard Instruments	534	63	50.0907
Jazz Studies	523	60	50.0910
Jewelry Arts	483	22	50.0713
Theatre Arts and Stagecraft	437	48	50.0599
Arts and Media Management	432	15	50.1099
Music Pedagogy	385	50	50.0912
Drawing	254	31	50.0705
Sculpture	235	42	50.0709
Theatre Arts Management	220	23	50.1004
Theatre Directing and Production	213	45	50.0507
Conducting	180	54	50.0906
Music History, Literature, and Theory	166	39	50.0902
Woodwind Instruments	158	15	50.0915
Musicology and Ethnomusicology	155	37	50.0905
Printmaking	154	34	50.0710
Ceramic Arts	153	46	50.0711
Dance	153	25	50.0399
Theatre and Dance	122	11	50.0512
Brass Instruments	109	16	50.0914
Fiber and Textile Arts	107	11	50.0712
Documentary Production	88	14	50.0607
Craft Design and Artisanry	67	9	50.0201
Costume Design	64	13	50.0510
Sound Arts	53	8	50.0917
Ballet	45	4	50.0302
Comedy Writing and Performance	35	2	50.0511
Percussion Instruments	35	9	50.0916
Theatre Literature and Criticism	25	7	50.0505
Metal Arts	13	3	50.0714
Environmental and Social Art	12	7	50.1101

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