Below are the key facts about this program at EIU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #11 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks EIU highly for fine & studio arts, coming in at #158 out of 664 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 158 of 664 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Illinois | 6 of 19 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 18 of 80 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in fine & studio arts at EIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Master’s | 42 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 16 bachelor’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
EIU holds a strong position among schools offering fine & studio arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #11 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Fine & Studio Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from EIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,157 a year. This is below $54,001, the median for all majors at EIU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at EIU, fine & studio arts students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $24,225, the typical median for all majors at EIU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,472 | $12,330 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 19% of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degree graduates at EIU are White. About 75% of graduates 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 & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
EIU conferred 16 bachelor’s completions in art/art studies, general recently — 81% to women and 19% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at EIU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts | 42 |