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 Missouri State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at Missouri State was ranked #214 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #6 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 207 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 214 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Missouri State University - Springfield handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Missouri State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,024 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 Missouri State, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $26,751 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Missouri State paid an average of $597 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $279 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,812 | $16,716 |
| Fees | $1,212 | $1,212 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,230 | $10,230 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,594 | $4,594 |
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The fine arts program at Missouri State awarded 55 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Missouri State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Missouri State University - Springfield with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Missouri 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 Missouri State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Missouri State University - Springfield.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 62 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 43 |
| Music | 36 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 24 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 16 |