Which degree is it to be a college professor in visual arts? is it an MFA or a PhD?

[PhDier]

What is the grade MFA (Master of Fine Arts)? Is it Equivalent to PhD? I am a postgraduate in visual arts, but do't know if MFA equals PhD. Can you help me answer the question. I am currently out of the USA, and would like to study in the USA. I already had an MA in visual arts, but most departments of visual arts do not offer PhDs, they instead offer MFAs. Colleagues; your answer will help me take the right decision.

Regards to all.

[losemygrip]

In studio art, the MFA is equivalent to the Ph.D. You need a Ph.D. for art history.

To be successful in academe in the U.S., you'll probably need to improve your written English somewhat as well.