Fine & Studio Arts at Appalachian State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Fine & Studio Arts, you may want to check out the program at Appalachian State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Appalachian State University is in Boone, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 63 fine & studio arts graduations were recorded at Appalachian State University.
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Studying Online at Appalachian State University
Online coursework is an option at Appalachian State University. Among 21,570 students, 2,551 (12%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,977 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at Appalachian State University
Use these rankings to compare Appalachian State University’s Fine & Studio Arts program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #6 of 15 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #10 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #34 of 125 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #56 of 124 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #224 of 666 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #344 of 662 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from Appalachian State University
Graduates of Appalachian State University’s Fine & Studio Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $15,835 |
| 2 years | $19,227 |
| 3 years | $22,038 |
| 4 years | $32,366 |
| 5 years | $34,209 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Appalachian State University take home a median $32,366, compared with $50,311 for all Appalachian State University graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Appalachian State University stands at $21,985.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Appalachian State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Appalachian State University are 90% women (57) and 10% men (6).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at Appalachian State University
Of the 63 bachelor’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at Appalachian State University, 90% were women (57) and 10% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 49 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 21% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University, below the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Fine & Studio Arts Concentrations at Appalachian State University
This Fine & Studio Arts program at Appalachian State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 31 |
| Fine Arts | 32 |
Best-Paid Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Fine & Studio Arts program at Appalachian State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Fine & Studio Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Curators | $79,764 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Craft Artists | $76,826 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $69,338 |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | $67,147 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.