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 EIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at EIU was ranked #190 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #9 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Illinois University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 42 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from EIU. This makes it the #11 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from EIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,213 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at EIU, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $22,742 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $30,127.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at EIU was $400 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $326 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,624 | $12,066 |
| Fees | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $150 | $150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,298 | $11,298 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,768 | $2,768 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 students earned a bachelor's degree in fine arts from EIU. About 70% of these graduates were women and the other 30% were men.
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 Illinois University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
EIU 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 EIU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's fine arts program at EIU make a median salary of $55,569. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all fine arts graduates with a master's is $32,650.
Of the 48 students who earned a master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from EIU in 2021-2022, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Eastern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 40 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 7 |
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