by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how NIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at NIU was ranked #86 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #6 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 86 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 86 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Illinois University handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from NIU. This makes it the #118 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at NIU is $26,795. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NIU, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $34,459 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 NIU is $303 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at NIU was $360 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,792 | $9,792 |
| Fees | $2,714 | $2,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,800 | $12,800 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,836 | $2,836 |
Learn more about NIU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 88 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in fine arts from NIU. About 30% were men and 70% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 61% of students 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 arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
NIU 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 NIU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 36% of fine arts master's degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in 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 arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Northern Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 72 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 51 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.