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Fine Arts at Western Carolina University

33 Bachelor's Degrees
4 Master's Degrees
#185 Overall Quality
We'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, and more. Also, learn how WCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.

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Fine Arts Degrees Available at WCU

WCU Fine Arts Rankings

The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #185 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #6 in North Carolina.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Fine Arts 9
Best Value Colleges for Fine Arts 16
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Fine Arts 40
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Fine Arts 41
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Fine Arts (Income Over $110k) 48
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Fine Arts (With Aid) 51
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Fine Arts Graduates 54
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Fine Arts (Income $0-$30k) 59
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Fine Arts (Income $75-$110k) 60
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Fine Arts (Income $48-$75k) 65
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Fine Arts (Income $30-$48k) 68
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Fine Arts (Income Over $110k) 70
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Fine Arts (With Aid) 73
Best Value Colleges for Fine Arts (Income Over $110k) 82
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Fine Arts (Income $75-$110k) 85
Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 89
Best Value Colleges for Fine Arts (With Aid) 90
Best Fine Arts Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 90
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Fine Arts (Income $0-$30k) 97
Best Fine Arts Master’s Degree Schools 100
Best Value Colleges for Fine Arts (Income $75-$110k) 101
Best Fine Arts Graduate Degree Schools 101
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Fine Arts (Income $48-$75k) 106
Best Value Colleges for Fine Arts (Income $0-$30k) 109
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Fine Arts (Income $30-$48k) 114
Best Value Colleges for Fine Arts (Income $48-$75k) 122
Best Value Colleges for Fine Arts (Income $30-$48k) 128
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Fine Arts Graduates 149
Best Fine Arts Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 158
Highest Paid Fine Arts Graduates 159
Best Fine Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools 167
Best Fine Arts Colleges for Veterans 171
Best Fine Arts Schools 185

Popularity of Fine Arts at WCU

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in fine arts. This is an increase of 38% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from WCU. This makes it the #87 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.

WCU Fine Arts Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Western Carolina University.

WCU Fine Arts Bachelor’s Program

Of the 33 fine arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from WCU, about 33% were men and 67% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% 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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 29
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

WCU Fine Arts Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 fine arts majors earned their master's degree from WCU. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.

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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.

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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

Majors Similar to Fine Arts

Related Major Annual Graduates
Art Studies 12

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