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. In addition, we cover how WIU ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #349 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #16 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 334 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 349 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 14 degrees were handed out.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,196 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WIU was $312 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
Learn more about WIU tuition and fees.
The fine arts program at WIU awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 8% of these degrees went to men with the other 92% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the WIU 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 WIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Western Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 36 |
| Other Visual Art | 10 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.