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. We've also included details on how WCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at WCU was ranked #319 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #9 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 307 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 319 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Carolina University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from WCU. This makes it the #173 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,253 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at WCU is $203 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WCU was $340 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $184 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,532 | $3,532 |
| Books and Supplies | $693 | $693 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,764 | $11,764 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,330 | $3,330 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of fine arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the WCU fine arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WCU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 4 fine arts majors earned their master's degree from WCU. Of these graduates, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WCU 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 Western Carolina University with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Western Carolina University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 50 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 21 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 19 |