MFA Jobs, Scope, Salary in India

Surobhi Chatterjee

Updated on - Jan 4, 2023

MFA jobs in India are in high demand and have a good job scope in today's developing world. After the MFA course, any student can get placed in the MFA course placements(if it exists in their institution). Other than that, there are various job opportunities in both the private and government sectors. Job openings are almost equal to the number of students, thus providing it for everyone. Depending on their skills, a wide range of roles are available, thus allowing even freshers to get a job of their choice and showing off the high job scope.

Career Prospects and Job Scope for an MFA Graduate

Mostly it is considered a cakewalk for the graduates to get placed as an MFA graduate in any firm. One of the reasons is that the aspirants can be considered professionals after the course because of the course structure, thus making them capable of having a good job scope and skills. MFA course aims to develop in-depth knowledge about the visual and performing arts, and for those with the basic skills to cope with these, an MFA course would offer a highly rewarding career. Some of the best jobs for MFA graduates are:

• Art Teacher
• Art Director
• Graphic Artist/Designer
• Photographer
• Art Director
• Graphic Artist/Designer
• Photographer
• Creative Director

Areas of Recruitment for an MFA Graduate

MFA graduates have a good job scope in India and can work both in the public and private sector, depending on their interests, skills, and the type of occupation they want to choose. Both have their plus points and job benefits. Some of the professions that an MFA graduate can take are:

• Graphic designer
• Art Director
• Musician
• Photographer
• Creative Director
• Illustrator
• Art Critic

Salary Packages for Master of Fine Arts Graduate

MFA is a course that helps in the specialization in the field of aesthetic and visual arts. The salary varies for each sector- government and private and the type of job or even the skills possessed by the aspirant. The average salary of an MFA graduate is around INR 3.5 LPA [Source: PayScale]. The MFA graduate Salary in India is:

Source: Payscale

Government Jobs for MFA Aspirants

Due to the high demand, government career options for MFA graduates keep increasing. The increase in the country's development has led to a flow of opportunities from the government sector. An MFA starting salary in India ranges from INR 3.2 - INR 8 LPA [Source: Glassdoor], which increases with experience. A few of the government companies, along with their job designation and salary, is given below:

Source: Naukri

Private Jobs for MFA Graduates

Various private companies are offering MFA career opportunities for aspirants after completing their MFA degrees. The average salary of an MFA graduate is around INR 3.5 LPA [Source: PayScale]. There are various job designations 

Source: Glassdoor

Job Opportunities Abroad for MFA Graduates

Each country uses a different pay structure for the aspirants who have completed their MFA degrees. It has a high job scope in every country, but since every place demands a different skill set, the job and the offer depend on the qualification and scores of the student. Most of the jobs in a similar field will be Art curator, illustrator, graphic designer, teacher, artist, and many more. Some of the jobs for students with MFA include Research Assistants Project Fellow, General Manager, Trainee, Assistants, designer, teacher, etc. 

Top Companies

The companies offering the jobs for an MFA Graduate offer a minimum salary of INR 2 to 8 LPA for freshers, though it changes with experience, skills, and their capabilities to work.

• Times of India
• Colors TV
• Prime Focus
• Flintobox
• SKETS Studio

Best Countries

Below is the list of top countries offering job opportunities to MFA graduates:

• USA
• UK
• Italy
• Australia
• Denmark
• France

Various Career Designations Abroad for MFA Students

Here is the list of versatile job roles that attract MFA graduates to work abroad:

• Graphic Designer
• Illustrator
• Artist
• Critic

Top MFA [Master of Fine Arts] Colleges

BHU

Varanasi,Uttar Pradesh

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI)

Delhi,Delhi NCR

University of Hyderabad (UOH)

Hyderabad,Telangana

AMU

Aligarh,Uttar Pradesh

Delhi University (DU)

Delhi,Delhi NCR

UniPune (SPPU)

Pune,Maharashtra

SASTRA University

Tanjore,Tamil Nadu

Amity University Noida

Noida,Uttar Pradesh

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