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 WWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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WWU is in the top 10% of the country for fine arts. More specifically it was ranked #39 out of 465 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 39 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 39 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 66 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 28% over the previous year when 92 degrees were handed out.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,102 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $36,174 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,127 for all fine arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at WWU is $332 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WWU paid an average of $885 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $267 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,997 | $26,564 |
| Fees | $1,289 | $1,289 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,176 | $1,176 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,915 | $14,915 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,590 | $4,590 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 24% of fine arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WWU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the WWU 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 WWU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Western Washington University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 66 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 42 |
| Music | 36 |
| Dance | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.