by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how ECU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at ECU was ranked #136 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #3 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 135 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 136 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from ECU. This makes it the #173 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ECU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,271 a year. This is less than $24,539, which is the national median of all fine arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ECU, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $21,514 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,127.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at ECU is $145 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ECU paid an average of $864 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $185 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,794 | $1,794 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,000 | $11,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,176 | $4,176 |
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Of the 77 fine arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from ECU, about 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at ECU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
ECU does not offer an online option for its fine arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ECU Online Learning page.
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in fine arts from ECU in 2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at East Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 45 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 30 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 22 |
| Dance | 13 |
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