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. In addition, we cover how Northern Michigan University ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at Northern Michigan University was ranked #227 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #6 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Associate Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 214 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 227 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Michigan University handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northern Michigan University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,786 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 Northern Michigan University, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $42,660 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 Northern Michigan University is $464 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northern Michigan University was $765 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $530 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,726 | $18,348 |
| Fees | $896 | $896 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 | $720 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,752 | $12,752 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,148 | $2,148 |
Learn more about Northern Michigan University tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 fine arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from Northern Michigan University. Of these graduates, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Northern Michigan University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Northern Michigan University 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 Northern Michigan University Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of fine arts associate's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at Northern Michigan University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a associate's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Northern Michigan University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 10 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 7 |
| Music | 3 |
| Dance | 1 |
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