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 SIUC ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at SIUC was ranked #279 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #13 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 271 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 279 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Carbondale handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from SIUC. This makes it the #59 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SIUC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,285 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SIUC paid an average of $321 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,638 | $9,638 |
| Fees | $3,606 | $3,606 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,114 | $12,114 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,951 | $2,951 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 fine arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from SIUC. Of these graduates, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SIUC 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
SIUC 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 SIUC Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a master's degree in fine arts from SIUC. About 46% of these graduates were women and the other 54% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SIUC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 26 |
| Music | 15 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 13 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 5 |
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