Program Overview
Montana State University's competitive MFA program fosters artistic development and leadership through a project-based, non-media specific approach. Students from diverse media collaborate to explore, professionalize, and achieve creative success. Graduates pursue careers in industry, academia, and non-profit organizations, with an average salary of $80,000 within 10 years of graduation.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) program at Montana State University is designed as a project-based, non-media specific program that fosters both artistic development and creative leadership. Over three years, students practicing diverse media within their art form a community that promotes exploration, professionalism, and creative success. The program emphasizes both conceptual and production processes in the art-making experience and develops the skills necessary for professional artists to organize and execute complex artistic or entrepreneurial endeavors.
Careers:
MFA alumni in Art embark on a wide range of careers within 10 years of graduation. Nearly 61% work in industry, 22% in academia, and about 16% for non-profit. Top industry employers include Montana State University and American Swedish Institute. Across all career paths, the estimated salary of alumni within 10 years of graduation ranges from $40,000 to $80,000, with an average of $80,000 (source of data: Academic Analytics).
Entry Requirements:
Note: no GRE Required. Each program within the Graduate School at Montana State has its own particular requirements for admission, and the Fine Art program is not different. To ensure that you start your application on the right foot, please review the admissions requirements for the Fine Art program. This includes any additional deadlines that the School of Art may have aside from the Graduate School, which does practice rolling admissions.
