We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Purdue-West Lafayette. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Purdue-West Lafayette among the top schools in the country for fine & studio arts, coming in at #108 out of 664 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 108 of 664 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Indiana | 3 of 11 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 11 of 80 |
The following degree levels are granted in fine & studio arts at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Purdue University-Main Campus awarded 20 bachelor’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
Purdue-West Lafayette holds a strong position among schools offering fine & studio arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Purdue-West Lafayette, fine & studio arts students accumulate a median of $21,128 in student loans. This is above $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
Read more about Purdue-West Lafayette tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette are White. Roughly 80% of graduates 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 bachelor’s in fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Purdue-West Lafayette granted 12 bachelor’s degrees in fine/studio arts, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (83%).
Purdue-West Lafayette granted 8 bachelor’s completions in art history, criticism and conservation recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Purdue-West Lafayette. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts | 5 |