From what I can tell, an undergrad degree in studio art is worthless unless you get a masters. With a masters, I could teach Jewelry and Metals at a college level, and make my own work. Its very dependent on what school I go to though i.e. I have to get into one of the top five jewelry programs in the nation to get good job placement. Im wondering if the loans I will have to take out will be worth getting a job as a professor? These schools aren't cheap.
Is an MFA in Jewelry and Metals worth the cost?
To be a professor at a University, wouldn't you have to have a PhD? You could teach at a Community College with a masters, but if every other faculty position requires a PhD, I would assume this would be true for Art as well...but I could be wrong.
In any event...I think you would need to talk to some jewelers - see what types of education they have. FInd out what types of jobs you could do with your degree choices beyond being a Professor because that is a hard field to find a job in some times. I guess I am saying - have a back up plan for your degree, and I think you will be fine getting a Masters.
Also, look for job openings for Metal and Jewelry teachers and see what their pay scale is...then you will be able to figure out if the cost of a masters program is right for you.
Is an MFA in Jewelry and Metals worth the cost?
If you plan to be a professor, then it would be worth the cost getting your masters. Then again, anything you love should be worth the cost.
In response to Graciela's answer, in the arts the highest degree is a master's. The only exception to this is art history, which the highest degree is a PhD.
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