We'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 Murray State ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #445 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #6 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Murray State University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Murray State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,316 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 Murray State, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $24,619 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 Murray State University.
Of the 31 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in fine arts from Murray State in 2021, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 22 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
Other Races | 1 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Music | 26 |
Arts & Media Management | 11 |
Drama & Theater Arts | 6 |