by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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. We've also included details on how NKU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #400 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at NKU is $26,720. This is higher than $24,186, which is the national median for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NKU, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $25,724 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at NKU is $316 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Northern Kentucky University.
Of the 49 fine arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from NKU, about 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 64 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 18 |
| Music | 16 |
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