Sculpture
A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by creating three-dimensional art works. Includes instruction in the analysis of form in space; round and relief concepts; sculptural composition; modern and experimental methods; different media such as clay, plaster, wood, stone, and metal; techniques such as carving, molding, welding, casting, and modeling; and personal style development.
- Schools offering
- 62
- Annual completions
- 167
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $41k
About this major
A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by creating three-dimensional art works. Includes instruction in the analysis of form in space; round and relief concepts; sculptural composition; modern and experimental methods; different media such as clay, plaster, wood, stone, and metal; techniques such as carving, molding, welding, casting, and modeling; and personal style development.
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 |
| Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators | $61k | -1.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| 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 Sculpture
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island School of Design | Providence, RI | 0 | 32 | 32 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond, VA | 0 | 21 | 21 |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | Boston, MA | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| Maryland Institute College of Art | Baltimore, MD | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Pratt Institute-Main | Brooklyn, NY | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Maine College of Art & Design | Portland, ME | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Savannah College of Art and Design | Savannah, GA | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| SUNY at Purchase College | Purchase, NY | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Kansas City Art Institute | Kansas City, MO | 0 | 5 | 5 |
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