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, and more. Also, learn how Northwestern ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for fine arts majors, Northwestern came in at #13. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Northwestern. This makes it the #126 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in fine arts in 2021, making the school the #38 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Northwestern University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 fine arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from Northwestern. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 fine arts majors earned their master's degree from Northwestern. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Northwestern are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 156 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 124 |
| Arts & Media Management | 52 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 14 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 6 |
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