Fine & Studio Arts at Westfield State University
If you are interested in studying Fine & Studio Arts, consider the program at Westfield State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Westfield State University is in Westfield, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 21 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Westfield State University.
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Studying Online at Westfield State University
Many students take online classes at Westfield State University. Of 4,588 students, 515 (11%) studied exclusively online and 2,058 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at Westfield State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Westfield State University’s Fine & Studio Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #12 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #13 of 26 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #16 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #29 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #246 of 666 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #434 of 662 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from Westfield State University
Students who complete Westfield State 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 | $25,590 |
| 2 years | $24,863 |
| 3 years | $30,988 |
| 4 years | $34,247 |
| 5 years | $42,027 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Westfield State University earn a median of $34,247, compared with $52,209 for all Westfield State University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Westfield State University stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Westfield State University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Westfield State University are 76% women (16) and 24% men (5).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at Westfield State University
Among the 21 bachelor’s fine & studio arts graduates at Westfield State University, 76% were women (16) and 24% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Westfield State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
Minority students account for 29% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Westfield State 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 Westfield State University
This Fine & Studio Arts program at Westfield State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 21 |
Top-Paying Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Those who complete Fine & Studio Arts program at Westfield State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.