Fine & Studio Arts at Western Illinois University
If you plan to study Fine & Studio Arts, take a look at what Western Illinois University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Western Illinois University is located in Macomb, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 22 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Western Illinois University.
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Online Class Availability at Western Illinois University
Online coursework is an option at Western Illinois University. Among 6,332 students, 1,607 (25%) studied exclusively online and 2,917 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at Western Illinois University
These rankings give you a sense of how Western Illinois University’s Fine & Studio Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #4 of 19 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 80 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #12 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #27 of 80 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #182 of 662 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #245 of 666 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from Western Illinois University
Students who complete Western Illinois University’s Fine & Studio Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,234 |
| 2 years | $28,055 |
| 3 years | $35,109 |
| 4 years | $40,303 |
| 5 years | $43,046 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Western Illinois University earn a median of $40,303, compared with $53,962 for all Western Illinois University graduates — about 25% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Western Illinois University comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Western Illinois University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Western Illinois University are 82% women (18) and 18% men (4).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at Western Illinois University
Of the 22 bachelor’s fine & studio arts graduates at Western Illinois University, 82% were women (18) and 18% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 36% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Illinois University, lower than 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 Western Illinois University
The Fine & Studio Arts program at Western Illinois University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 18 |
| Fine Arts | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Those who complete Fine & Studio Arts program at Western Illinois University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Fine & Studio Arts graduates, 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
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