by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Western. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Western among the top schools in the country for fine & studio arts, placing at #351 out of 664 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 351 of 664 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in North Carolina | 9 of 15 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 59 of 125 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in fine & studio arts at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 44 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Carolina University awarded 44 bachelor’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
Western holds a strong position among schools offering fine & studio arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Fine & Studio Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western report a median salary of $30,964 a year. This is below $52,554, the median for all majors at Western.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western, fine & studio arts graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,235, the typical median for all majors at Western.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,630 | $3,630 |
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Among recent graduates, 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 Western are White. Approximately 86% of graduates fell into 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 & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Western conferred 33 bachelor’s degrees in fine/studio arts, general recently — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (88%).
Western granted 11 bachelor’s degrees in art/art studies, general recently — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (82%).
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