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. In addition, we cover how WKU ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #293 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at WKU is $24,392. 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 WKU, 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at WKU is $456 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Western Kentucky University.
Of the 41 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from WKU in 2020-2021, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 35 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 30 |
| Dance | 8 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 3 |
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