by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how ECSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at ECSU was ranked #283 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #5 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 275 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 283 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Connecticut State University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ECSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,534 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at ECSU, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $35,396 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,127 for all fine arts majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at ECSU was $626 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $9,996 |
| Fees | $6,628 | $6,628 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,258 | $17,258 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,260 | $2,260 |
Learn more about ECSU tuition and fees.
Of the 33 fine arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from ECSU, about 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the ECSU fine arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ECSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Eastern Connecticut State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 19 |
| Music | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.