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. We've also included details on how SIUE ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at SIUE was ranked #315 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #15 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 304 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 315 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from SIUE. This makes it the #197 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SIUE go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $25,259 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.
Part-time undergraduates at SIUE paid an average of $308 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 | $8,846 | $8,846 |
| Fees | $3,179 | $3,179 |
| Books and Supplies | $980 | $980 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,562 | $10,562 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,782 | $5,782 |
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The fine arts program at SIUE awarded 37 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 24% of these degrees went to men with the other 76% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
SIUE 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 SIUE Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of fine arts master's degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 19 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.