After
Graduation
For educators, the MA in Studio Art supports professional development and eligibility for pay-scale increases. Graduates of our MA Program consistently report significant professional growth and achievement. Many have advanced within their teaching careers, with a notable number receiving salary increases after completing the degree. In fact, over 87.5% of those who applied for a pay raise were successful, underscoring the value of advanced qualifications in supporting career progression.
In addition to excelling in traditional K-12 roles, many of our alumni are transitioning to higher education or exploring new opportunities in the private sector. With career trajectories that range from classroom experience to successful shifts into new professional areas, our graduates demonstrate how the program fosters both personal and professional advancement.
87.5%
Salary Impact
of graduates who applied for a pay raise after completing the MA were successful
K–12
Career Advancement
Alumni consistently advance in their teaching careers, supported by advanced qualifications
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New Horizons
graduates move into higher education and the private sector, expanding beyond the traditional classroom
"I chose to join the MA in Studio Art program because I always wanted a high level of academic training in my own work. Secondly, as a teacher, I wanted to be able to share these skills with my own students. I respect the tradition of painting and drawing that is represented by the Florence Academy of Art."
– Eric Alexander Santoli, MA Alumnus
MA in Studio Art
Hear from our Alumni
What does the MA in Studio Art mean for its graduates? For many, it's a transformative journey that impacts their classrooms, artistry, and careers.
I wanted to develop my skills in classical training to bring my own skills to a higher level. It has given me more confidence in my own work, and I am much more able to communicate the skills with my students.
Katherine AJ Cook
MA Alumna
There is no other program like this for teachers to get just a taste of what true mastery of skill and development can bring to a person, to a teacher, and to their students.
Randy Seely
MA Alumnus
This experience has influenced my work both as an artist and as a teacher. I now approach my artwork from a fresh perspective and focus strongly on the fundamentals.
Jordan Bryce Graves
MA Alumnus
Am I a painter who teaches or a teacher who paints? I love to give people knowledge. I want to give you information and tools to use in your own work.
Elizabeth Tucker
MA Alumna
I chose to join the MA program because I always wanted a high level of academic training in my own work. As a teacher, I wanted to be able to share these skills with my own students.
Eric Alexander Santoli
MA Alumnus
What I really liked about this program is that it is isolated to the summers, when you can dedicate yourself to the process. It is rigorous — but that's the point!
Lisa Schwichtenberg
MA Alumna
