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. We've also included details on how Eastern Michigan ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at Eastern Michigan was ranked #212 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 205 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 212 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Michigan University handed out 41 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Eastern Michigan. This makes it the #126 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Eastern Michigan is $28,890. 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 Eastern Michigan, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $23,156 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.
Part-time undergraduates at Eastern Michigan paid an average of $637 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,200 | $15,200 |
| Fees | $1,060 | $1,060 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,440 | $12,440 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,904 | $2,904 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 students earned a bachelor's degree in fine arts from Eastern Michigan. About 76% of these graduates were women and the other 24% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 students earned a master's degree in fine arts from Eastern Michigan. About 60% of these graduates were women and the other 40% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Eastern Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 67 |
| Music | 29 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 19 |
| Arts & Media Management | 11 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.