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. In addition, we cover how WKU ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #333 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #5 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 320 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 333 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 54% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at WKU is $28,291. 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at WKU is $456 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at WKU paid an average of $1,125 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $477 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,436 | $27,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,043 | $12,043 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,409 | $2,409 |
Learn more about WKU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 11% of fine arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 83% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
WKU 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 WKU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Western Kentucky University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 38 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 22 |
| Dance | 15 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 11 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.