by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #10 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WMU among the top schools in the country for fine & studio arts, ranked #471 out of 664 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 471 of 664 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Michigan | 10 of 16 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 60 of 80 |
The table below lists every degree level available for fine & studio arts at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 33 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Michigan University conferred 33 bachelor’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
WMU holds a strong position among schools offering fine & studio arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #10 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Fine & Studio Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WMU earn a median of $29,264 a year. This is below $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WMU, fine & studio arts students borrow a median amount of $28,495 in student loans. This is higher than $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 18% of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
WMU granted 19 bachelor’s completions in fine/studio arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 84% to women and 16% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (68%).
WMU conferred 13 bachelor’s completions in art/art studies, general recently — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (77%).
WMU conferred 1 bachelor’s degree in art history, criticism and conservation in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (100%).
