by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how WMU ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #276 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #10 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 36 degrees were handed out.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,541 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,186 for all fine arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WMU, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $28,495 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 Michigan University.
Of the 30 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from WMU in 2020-2021, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 73 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 59 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 46 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 35 |
| Dance | 26 |
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