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. Also, learn how Murray State ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #403 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #7 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 382 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 403 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Murray State 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.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at Murray State is $21,715. This is less than $24,539, which is the national median of all fine arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Murray State paid an average of $787 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $405 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,436 | $18,180 |
| Fees | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,717 | $5,717 |
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Of the 23 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from Murray State in 2021-2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Murray State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Murray 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 Murray State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Murray State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 26 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 6 |
| Arts & Media Management | 4 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1 |