by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how WIU ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #415 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #18 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at WIU is $24,234. 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 WIU, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $27,000 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 Western Illinois University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 students earned a bachelor's degree in fine arts from WIU. About 71% of these graduates were women and the other 29% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 44 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 11 |
| Other Visual Art | 10 |
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