### SUMMARY

 Studying Sculpture is not only a valuable choice, but naturally a critical first step for students endeavoring to begin a career as a sculptor, an exhibition designer, or an art teacher. Interestingly, sculpture is an uncommon major being the 342nd most popular major. Last year, there were 235 sculpture diplomas received. In-state tuition for sculpture at private schools is, on average, 3.5 times more costly than their public counterparts.

 With just 60 colleges offering sculpture you could have a more finite list of the institutions that will have an option for you. If you're looking to surround yourself with other sculpture undergrads, look at schools in New York which have the most undergraduates admitted to sculpture annually. less precisely, the best region to get a degree in sculpture is in the New England region with [Maine College of Art](/colleges/maine-college-of-art), [Massachusetts College of Art and Design](/colleges/massachusetts-college-of-art-and-design), and [Rhode Island School of Design](/colleges/rhode-island-school-of-design) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection for the best conference to study sculpture is the Atlantic 10 Conference with [Virginia Commonwealth University](/colleges/virginia-commonwealth-university) representing the conference. From our list on the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our choice for the best university for sculpture is [Rhode Island School of Design](/colleges/rhode-island-school-of-design).

 The best school might not actually be the 'best' school for every student. There are many more factors to think about when deciding on institution. Features such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food would definitely modify your inclinations on where to go to school. Here at authority.org, we have weighed the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you want to know which sculpture university boasts the best campus, the answer is [Savannah College of Art and Design](/colleges/savannah-college-of-art-and-design). If you are very interested in which school is home to the finest campus, we have a whole page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through student reviews, professor reviews, government databases, and more so we can compare each major in an unbiased and informative way. You can explore our well researched list for the universities with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbsphere and, from that list, our choice of the university with the best student life for sculpture is [Rhode Island School of Design](/colleges/rhode-island-school-of-design). Curious why? Keep reading to discover more about Authority's top choices. Some of our conclusions just might surprise you.

 If expense is a major influence in your decisions, you might consider avoiding [Rhode Island School of Design](/colleges/rhode-island-school-of-design). [Rhode Island School of Design](/colleges/rhode-island-school-of-design)&nbspappears to be the most expensive college for sculpture, at least regarding out of state enrollment. We have a page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspschools that could put the cost at [Rhode Island School of Design](/colleges/rhode-island-school-of-design)&nbspinto perspective. You could also care to know that sculpture is the 112th most expensive program in the US, with an average cost of $38,100. On a broader scale, the most costly state for sculpture in the country is Rhode Island with expenses at the primary college, Rhode Island School of Design, of $51,800. Even more broadly, the most costly region for sculpture is unfortunately unavailable due to missing data.

 Our cheapest region for sculpture is the Southwest region which is represented by [University of Houston](/colleges/university-of-houston) with a cost of $20,747. More optimistically, the most affordable university for sculpture is [SUNY at Purchase College](/colleges/suny-at-purchase-college). Authority.org's full list of the most affordable universities can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state attendees can expect to pay about $12,700 for a degree in sculpture. That price grows by a lot to an average of $29,000 for the out-of-state public-school student. Our pick for the college with the best value for sculpture: [Rhode Island School of Design](/colleges/rhode-island-school-of-design). On this page you can see our comprehensive list on the universities we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspoverall. Do know, this discussion is based on out-of-state tuition costs. The value proposition changes when it comes to in-state tuition, but we do not know where you live (and are not trying to collect that kind of data).

 Earnings for sculpture students can differ, but within two years completing the major graduates will typically earn around $49,000. There is much variation in salary; top positions can enjoy pay up to $90,500. Straight out of university, the lowest earning jobs within the sculpture space earn $26,900, which could be worse. The top earning grads for sculpture studied at [University of New Haven](/colleges/university-of-new-haven)&nbspand if you are looking for colleges with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), Authority has that too.

 The all-around diversity of sculpture sits subpar, falling in the 45th percentile of all majors. The school with the highest composite diversity for sculpture is [California College of the Arts](/colleges/california-college-of-the-arts)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list of the universities with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of Sculpture only ranks within the 76th percentile compared to all other majors. Racial diversity is even further below average in the 41st percentile. White undergraduates compose the largest share, 66%, of scholars studying sculpture. Additionally, 70% of undergraduates pursuing a sculpture degree are women.

 The median score of sculpture's professors is 4.3 stars, a rating that is 8% higher than the average across every major; this is a pretty good score. If you are looking for the most popular sculpture instructor in the nation, take a look at Brent Duckor at [San Jose State University](/colleges/san-jose-state-university). This might surprise you, but the top rated instructors for sculpture from student rankings are found at [Kutztown University of Pennsylvania](/colleges/kutztown-university-of-pennsylvania). If we incorporate data other than basic rankings it becomes clear that the school possessing the overall best professors for sculpture is [Massachusetts College of Art and Design](/colleges/massachusetts-college-of-art-and-design). One can find more detail on our ever evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with many of the best examples of professors in the U.S.

 Finally, the most difficult university to get into for sculpture is [Rhode Island School of Design](/colleges/rhode-island-school-of-design). While we do not necessarily see the value in it, we have a detailed list of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, we hope you understand that considering higher education through a lens primarily formed from superlatives could cause issues. We at Authority hope you read our other pages on different topics and read a few of our background pages on beneficial things to think about as you progress with your college search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Sculpture is the 342nd most popular degree in America, with 235 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #343 [Clinical Psychology](/rankings/best-colleges-for-clinical-psychology), and narrowly lost to #341 [Native American Studies](/rankings/best-colleges-for-native-american-studies).

 The degree is offered at a total of 60 colleges across the nation, and is the 248th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 5% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that a shade north of 3/8ths of colleges offering sculpture are public making it a relatively inaccessible field.

 The new england produces the most sculpture graduates, largely led by [Maine College of Art](/colleges/maine-college-of-art), while it’s the Atlantic 10 Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, New York ranks highest, with particular help from [Pratt Institute-Main](/colleges/pratt-institute-main) and [State University of New York at New Paltz](/colleges/state-university-of-new-york-at-new-paltz).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more sculpture graduates than [Grossmont College](/colleges/grossmont-college), which graduated 28 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study sculpture). More students studied sculpture as a percentage of total students at [Maine College of Art](/colleges/maine-college-of-art) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Sculpture is the 112th most expensive major in the US, with a median cost of $38,138 amongst the top 50 programs (just ahead of #113, [Visual and Performing Arts](rankings/best-colleges-for-visual-and-performing-arts), with a median cost of $38,112).

 The Far West has the most expensive colleges with top 50 sculpture programs led by [California College of the Arts](/colleges/california-college-of-the-arts) with an annual cost of $50,592. The most expensive state for sculpture is Rhode Island led by [Rhode Island School of Design](/colleges/rhode-island-school-of-design).

 Public schools with solid programs generally charge 71.06% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 33.93% less than the median private school. So, if you're hoping to attend a state school, make sure you're eligible for in-state tuition sooner rather than later.

 The most expensive top 25 college for sculpture is [Rhode Island School of Design](/colleges/rhode-island-school-of-design), which is the 100th most expensive college in America. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [SUNY at Purchase College](/colleges/suny-at-purchase-college). It costs just $16,980 per year, and it's its sculpture program is ranked #8. Another more affordable pick would be #11, [University of Houston](/colleges/university-of-houston) in Harris County, TX with a cost of $8,219 for in-state students and $20,747 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Starting college is a serious investment for most people. It is important to be sure you increase your future earning power. We intend for the following career and earnings stats to help you in deciding your major at college.

 The average Sculpture alumni takes in a first year salary of $25,864 a year (bottom 7%). Later on in their professions, they predominantly earn anywhere between $26,879 and $90,450, but average more or less $49,022. For context, that is 27% more than the United States average.

 The most popular work title for a Sculpture graduate is Account Executive, which ordinarily earn more or less $36,000; next are Sales Consultant and Consultant, which often earn more or less $36,000 and $56,000 respectively.

 The highest earning region for Sculpture graduates is The Rocky Mountains. WY has the highest grossing Sculpture alumni of any state. The most well paid conference for Sculpture graduates is Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Sculpture: Median Professor Rating: 4.3 / 5, which is Top 100.

 Professors repeatedly play an astronomical role in your college experience, regardless of your focus. An amazing instructor can provide inspiration and even make a difficult subject seem easy. On the flip side, a bad professor can cause a lot of aggravation or even worse... fail you!

 Sculpture professors boast a median student rating of 4.3 / 5, putting these professors in 76th place in the US based on student satisfaction. For context a 4.3 rating is 7.5% north of the national median professor rating for all subjects. Professors of Sculpture slightly edged-out those from ["Office Management and Supervision"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-office-management-and-supervision), whereas ["Missionary Studies"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-missionary-studies)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Sculpture.

 Now for some statistics about Sculpture professors. Colleges located in distant towns tend to have the best Sculpture professors. The Horizon League has the highest rated Sculpture professors. The Far West region has the highest rated Sculpture professors. Public universities tend to have higher rated Sculpture professors than private institutions. Finally, New York has the highest rated Sculpture professors in the nation.

 Brent Duckor, professor at [San Jose State University](/colleges/san-jose-state-university)&nbspin San Jose, CA is the most popular Sculpture professor in America. Russell Hammack, professor at [Jacksonville State University](/colleges/jacksonville-state-university)&nbspin Jacksonville, AL is the highest rated Sculpture professor in the nation, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Want to know which colleges have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College often is an exceedingly constructive time in one's life; it is an opportunity for individual growth and development. Undergrads begin to discover what they can become and develop the imperative skills to be a prosperous member of society. But learning is more than sitting in the classroom - the late nights discussing James Baldwin with a schoolmate, the wild anecdote gained from an old instructor, the exposure to a different life experience. Therefore, a diverse univeristy experience greatly improves what one gains from the time spent at college.

 Sculpture is a less ethnically diverse subject than average\*. 66% of the United States' Sculpture majors are white students, followed by students of other races\*\*(14%), latino students (9%), and black students (6%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [SUNY at Purchase College](/colleges/suny-at-purchase-college) located in Purchase, NY.

 Moreover, Sculpture significatly skews female, with 70% of students majoring in Sculpture identifying as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [University of New Haven](/colleges/university-of-new-haven) in West Haven, CT.

 Another substantial type of diversity is class diversity. Sculpture is more financially diverse than 76% of majors. 28% of its students come from homes who take home over $110,000 per year, 17% are from homes that make between $48,000 and $75,000 a year, and 24% grew up in homes bringing in below $30,000 a year. [Virginia Commonwealth University](/colleges/virginia-commonwealth-university) has the most economically diverse student body in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall MD is the most diverse state for Sculpture. The Mid East is the most diverse region, and the Skyline Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 5%
* Black: 6%
* Latino: 9%
* White: 66%
* Other: 14%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 30%
* Female: 70%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 24%
* 30k - 48k: 16%
* 48k - 75k: 17%
* 75k - 110k: 15%
* Over 110k: 28%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 67%
* Out of State: 27%
* International: 6%


2023 Sculpture Salary

There are about 1,020 students enrolled in Sculpture in the USA.

SALARY