by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at CWU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, CWU among the top schools in the country for fine & studio arts, coming in at #278 out of 664 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 278 of 664 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Washington | 5 of 8 |
The following degree levels are available for fine & studio arts at CWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 49 |
| Master’s | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Central Washington University awarded 49 bachelor’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
CWU holds a strong position among schools offering fine & studio arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Fine & Studio Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at CWU report a median salary of $33,899 a year. This is below $54,307, the median for all majors at CWU.
To complete a bachelor’s at CWU, fine & studio arts graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $22,038, the typical median for all majors at CWU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,656 | $25,340 |
| Fees | $2,186 | $2,186 |
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Among recent graduates, 33% of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degree graduates at CWU are White. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor’s in fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 8 |
CWU granted 34 bachelor’s completions in fine/studio arts, general in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
CWU granted 12 bachelor’s completions in art/art studies, general recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (42%).
CWU awarded 3 bachelor’s degrees in art history, criticism and conservation in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at CWU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts | 2 |
