Metal Arts
A program that focuses on the development of individual artistic expression and technical skills necessary for fabricating refined metal works. Includes instruction in aesthetics, anodizing, art history, casting, design, electroforming, enameling, metalsmithing, sculpture, two and three-dimensional design, wax carving, and welding.
- Schools offering
- 2
- Annual completions
- 2
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $41k
About this major
A program that focuses on the development of individual artistic expression and technical skills necessary for fabricating refined metal works. Includes instruction in aesthetics, anodizing, art history, casting, design, electroforming, enameling, metalsmithing, sculpture, two and three-dimensional design, wax carving, and welding.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary | $80k | +1.7% | Master's degree |
| Jewelers and precious stone and metal workers | $49k | -5.5% | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Craft artists | $38k | +2.1% | No formal educational credential |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$41k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$34k
Bachelor's
$42k
Top colleges for Metal Arts
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNY Buffalo State University | Buffalo, NY | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| State University of New York at New Paltz | New Paltz, NY | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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