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 WCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #309 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #8 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 41% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from WCU. 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 WCU is $24,466. 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 WCU, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $26,000 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 WCU is $203 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Western Carolina University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 fine arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from WCU. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% 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 Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 4 fine arts students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from WCU, about 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University 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 |
|---|---|
| Music | 41 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 24 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 24 |
