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. Also, learn how SIUC ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #229 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #10 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from SIUC. This makes it the #59 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 SIUC is $26,354. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,186 for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SIUC, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $26,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,162 for all fine arts majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
The fine arts program at SIUC awarded 33 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 45% of these degrees went to men with the other 55% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
The fine arts program at SIUC awarded 14 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 30 |
| Music | 26 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 15 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 4 |
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