Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing )

According to Payscale, the average base salary of a MFA graduate in USA is USD 69,000 per year (Around INR 57 lakh). MFA average salaries as per the job titles are listed below:

If we talk about the locations where MFA programme is offered in the USA, then California tops the list. A majority of the universities for MFA in USA are located in California namely UCLA, Stanford University, San Diego State University, San Jose State University, University of Southern California, California State University Long Beach, Academy of Art University, etc. Other MFA universities in the USA are located in New York, Texas, Illinois, Florida, etc.

IELTS / TOEFL / PTE / Duolingo scores are accepted for MFA in USA. A breakdown of the universities accepting English language test scores are given below:

The entry requirements that are required to study MFA programs in USA are:

• Formal Schooling
• Graduation
• English language proficiency score
• GRE score (if applicable)
• Statement of Purpose
• Letters of Recommendation
• Resume
• Samples of creative work (if applicable)

Some of the top specializations for MFA in USA are:

• Creative & Professional Writing
• Fashion Design
• Direction
• Screenplay Writing
• Film Making

Pratt institute BFA fees for international students is affordable. The below tables includes the first year fees for students:

As per the QS World University Ranking by Subjects 2023, Pratt institute ranks among the top 10 universities for Arts and Design in the world. Currently, Pratt Brooklyn ranks #6 in the world for art and design. The tuition fees for international students to study Fine Arts at Pratt institute is affordable. Therefore, yes the institute is good for studying Fine Arts abroad in the USA.

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