Fine Arts at Western Carolina University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Fine Arts, take a look at what Western Carolina University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Carolina University is in Cullowhee, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 33 fine arts degrees were granted at Western Carolina University.
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Studying Online at Western Carolina University
Distance learning is available at Western Carolina University. Of 11,686 students, 2,836 (24%) studied exclusively online and 3,047 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Fine Arts graduates at Western Carolina University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Fine Arts graduates at Western Carolina University are 76% women (25) and 24% men (8).
Fine Arts Bachelor’s Program at Western Carolina University
Among the 33 bachelor’s fine arts degrees awarded at Western Carolina University, 76% were women (25) and 24% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 29 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Fine Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Carolina University, below the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Fine Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Fine Arts program at Western Carolina University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Fine Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $69,338 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
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
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