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 #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #38 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Northwestern paid an average of $7,690 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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Of the 14 fine arts students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Northwestern, about 36% were men and 64% 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Northwestern 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 Northwestern Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of fine arts master's degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 170 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 118 |
| Arts & Media Management | 87 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 14 |
| Dance | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.