by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northern Illinois University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northern Illinois University among the top schools in the country for fine & studio arts, ranked #186 out of 664 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 186 of 664 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Illinois | 8 of 19 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 20 of 80 |
Here is each degree level offered in fine & studio arts at Northern Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 78 |
| Master’s | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Illinois University handed out 78 bachelor’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
Northern Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering fine & studio arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Fine & Studio Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University earn a median of $37,313 a year. This is below $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, fine & studio arts students borrow a median amount of $25,781 in student loans. This is above $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
Learn more about Northern Illinois University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Northern Illinois University granted 54 bachelor’s degrees in fine/studio arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (69%).
Northern Illinois University conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in art/art studies, general in the most recent reporting year — 59% to women and 41% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (41%).
Northern Illinois University granted 2 bachelor’s completions in art history, criticism and conservation in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
Graduate study is also available at Northern Illinois University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts | 12 |
