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. Also, learn how WWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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WWU is in the top 10% of the country for fine arts. More specifically it was ranked #46 out of 535 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,490 a year. 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 WWU, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $21,246 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,162.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at WWU is $332 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Western Washington University.
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of fine arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 68 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 41 |
| Music | 22 |
| Dance | 6 |
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