by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how ETSU ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at ETSU was ranked #420 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #9 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 396 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 420 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, East Tennessee State University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 57% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from ETSU. This makes it the #238 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ETSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $16,696 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at ETSU paid an average of $444 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $316 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,706 | $11,034 |
| Fees | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,270 | $10,270 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,930 | $6,930 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 fine arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from ETSU. Of these graduates, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
ETSU 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 ETSU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of fine arts master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at ETSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at East Tennessee State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 30 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 26 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 13 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1 |
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