by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Northern Illinois University compares to other colleges that offer fine & studio arts.
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Northern Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering fine & studio arts. Specifically, it ranked #160 out of 502 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Illinois University awarded 78 bachelor’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
Fine & Studio Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University earn a median of $37,313 a year. This is below $63,103, the median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northern Illinois University, fine & studio arts students borrow a median amount of $25,781 in student loans. This is above $25,209, the typical median for all majors at Northern Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,606 | $10,232 |
| Fees | $2,828 | $2,828 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University were White. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor’s in fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of fine & studio arts master’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The largest share of fine & studio arts master’s degree graduates at Northern Illinois University are White. Approximately 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master’s in fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the fine & studio arts majors at Northern Illinois University.
The fine & studio arts program at Northern Illinois University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 61 |
| Art/Art Studies, General | 27 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 |
Northern Illinois University awarded 61 completions in fine/studio arts, general in the latest year of data — 66% to women and 34% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (66%).
Northern Illinois University conferred 27 degrees in art/art studies, general in the latest year of data — 59% to women and 41% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (44%).
Northern Illinois University awarded 2 completions in art history, criticism and conservation in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).