Here, 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 #247 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #4 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, East Carolina University handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 $23,946 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 ECU, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,162 for all fine arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at ECU is $145 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at East Carolina University.
Of the 81 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from ECU in 2020-2021, 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 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 bachelor's in fine arts.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 20 |
Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
White | 43 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
Other Races | 9 |
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in fine arts from ECU in 2021, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2021 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 |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
White | 3 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Music | 41 |
Drama & Theater Arts | 26 |
Design & Applied Arts | 24 |
Dance | 19 |
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