by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Appalachian State ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #320 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #9 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 55 degrees were handed out.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $15,835 a year. This is less than $24,186, 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 Appalachian State, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $21,985 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 $26,162.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at Appalachian State is $316 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Appalachian State University.
Of the 41 fine arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Appalachian State, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 167 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 29 |
| Music | 19 |
| Arts & Media Management | 19 |
| Dance | 9 |
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