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 NKU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at NKU was ranked #296 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 287 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 296 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Kentucky University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,448 a year. This is higher than $24,539, which is the national median for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NKU, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $35,531 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,127 for all fine arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at NKU is $316 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NKU was $879 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $438 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,512 | $21,096 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,660 | $11,660 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
Learn more about NKU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 24% of fine arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the NKU 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 NKU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Northern Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 50 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 21 |
| Music | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.