Fine & Studio Arts at Western Washington University
If you plan to study Fine & Studio Arts, take a look at what Western Washington University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Western Washington University is located in Bellingham, WA.
During the most recent reporting year, 81 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Western Washington University.
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Online Class Availability at Western Washington University
Many students take online classes at Western Washington University. Of 14,710 students, 226 (2%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,421 (10%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at Western Washington University
Rankings can help you compare Western Washington University’s Fine & Studio Arts program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | Washington | #5 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #20 of 146 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #93 of 666 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #115 of 145 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #414 of 662 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from Western Washington University
Those who finish Western Washington University’s Fine & Studio Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $24,490 |
| 2 years | $25,658 |
| 3 years | $29,717 |
| 4 years | $35,240 |
| 5 years | $41,889 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Western Washington University report median earnings of $35,240, compared with $52,721 for all Western Washington University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Western Washington University comes in at $21,246.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Western Washington University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Western Washington University are 84% women (68) and 16% men (13).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at Western Washington University
Among the 81 bachelor’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at Western Washington University, 84% were women (68) and 16% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Washington University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 66 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
Minority students account for 19% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Washington 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 Washington University
The Fine & Studio Arts program at Western Washington University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 66 |
| Art History | 15 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Those who complete Fine & Studio Arts program at Western Washington University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.