Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Art] From Kansas State University

Contrary to the myth of the “starving artist,” a recent Strategic National Arts Alumni Project survey found that 92 percent of the 13,000 surveyed art graduates were employed — and overwhelmingly satisfied with their ability to be creative at work. Kansas State University’s Department of Art offers a variety of degree options that will help launch a successful art career.

K-State offers a variety of degree options, including Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Arts degrees. B.F.A. students choose a concentration in drawing, graphic design, digital arts, printmaking, painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography or metals and jewelry. B.A. students major in studio arts or art history.

Professional options

 Careers 

K-State students develop a broad education in the visual arts or art history, which leads to various career opportunities. While some of these opportunities can be attained with a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts, others also require additional undergraduate coursework and/or a graduate degree in the field. Some career opportunities: 

•  Animator 
•  Art consultant 
•  Art conservationist
•  Art instructor
•  Art museum preparator/educator 
•  Art therapist 
•  Ceramicist 
•  Gallery director 
•  Graphic designer 
• Jewelry designer 
• Muralist 
•  Painter 
•  Photographer 
•  Photojournalist 
•  Studio artist 
•  Web designer