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 EIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #194 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #9 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 42 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from EIU. This makes it the #11 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at EIU is $26,363. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,186 for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
Fine Arts majors graduating with a master's degree from EIU make a median salary of $49,926 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all fine arts graduates with a master's is $29,510.
While getting their bachelor's degree at EIU, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $25,000 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Eastern Illinois University.
Of the 31 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from EIU in 2020-2021, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at EIU 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 Eastern Illinois University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
The fine arts program at EIU awarded 42 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at EIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 37 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 6 |
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