by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Purdue ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue was ranked #126 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #4 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Purdue. This makes it the #173 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 Purdue is $20,657. 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 Purdue, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $21,128 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 Purdue University - Main Campus.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 fine arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from Purdue. Of these graduates, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 4 fine arts students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Purdue, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Purdue are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 63 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 31 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 30 |
| Music | 3 |
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