Fine & Studio Arts at Ball State University
If you are interested in studying Fine & Studio Arts, you may want to check out the program at Ball State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Ball State University sits in Muncie, IN.
During the most recent reporting year, 40 fine & studio arts graduations were recorded at Ball State University.
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Studying Online at Ball State University
Online coursework is an option at Ball State University. Among 21,089 students, 5,957 (28%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,416 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at Ball State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Ball State University’s Fine & Studio Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #5 of 11 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #10 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #15 of 80 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #35 of 80 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #145 of 666 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #316 of 662 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from Ball State University
Students who complete Ball State University’s Fine & Studio Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,629 |
| 2 years | $30,047 |
| 3 years | $34,002 |
| 4 years | $37,579 |
| 5 years | $42,441 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Ball State University report median earnings of $37,579, compared with $53,575 for all Ball State University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Ball State University is $25,637.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Ball State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Ball State University are 72% women (29) and 28% men (11).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at Ball State University
Among the 38 bachelor’s fine & studio arts graduates at Ball State University, 71% were women (27) and 29% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 18% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Ball State University, below the national average of 40%.*
Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at Ball State University
Of the 2 master’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at Ball State University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at Ball State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Fine & Studio Arts Concentrations at Ball State University
The Fine & Studio Arts program at Ball State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 38 |
| Fine Arts | 2 |
Best-Paid Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Fine & Studio Arts program at Ball State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Fine & Studio Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Curators | $79,764 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Craft Artists | $76,826 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $69,338 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $57,836 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.