by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Appalachian State ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at Appalachian State was ranked #201 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #7 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 195 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 201 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Appalachian State University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Appalachian State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $22,120 a year. This is less than $24,539, which is the national median of all fine arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Appalachian State, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $30,148 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,127 for all fine arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at Appalachian State is $316 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Appalachian State was $885 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $177 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,238 |
| Fees | $3,299 | $3,299 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,258 | $12,258 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,725 | $2,725 |
Learn more about Appalachian State tuition and fees.
Of the 51 fine arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Appalachian State, about 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Appalachian State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Appalachian State does not offer an online option for its fine arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Appalachian State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Appalachian State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 128 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 25 |
| Music | 24 |
| Arts & Media Management | 21 |
| Dance | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.