Fine & Studio Arts at Central Washington University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Fine & Studio Arts, consider the program at Central Washington University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Central Washington University sits in Ellensburg, WA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 51 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Central Washington University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Central Washington University
Distance learning is available at Central Washington University. Among 10,811 students, 2,377 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,856 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at Central Washington University
Use these rankings to compare Central Washington University’s Fine & Studio Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Washington | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Washington | #5 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #59 of 146 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #108 of 145 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #295 of 666 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #303 of 662 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from Central Washington University
Graduates of Central Washington 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $25,194 |
| 3 years | $24,986 |
| 4 years | $33,899 |
| 5 years | $36,916 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Central Washington University report median earnings of $33,899, compared with $54,307 for all Central Washington University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Central Washington University is $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Central Washington University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Central Washington University are 65% women (33) and 35% men (18).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at Central Washington University
Among the 49 bachelor’s fine & studio arts graduates at Central Washington University, 67% were women (33) and 33% were men (16).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Washington University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 29% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Central Washington University, lower than the national average of 40%.*
Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at Central Washington University
Of the 2 master’s fine & studio arts graduates at Central Washington University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at Central Washington 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 Central Washington University
This Fine & Studio Arts program at Central Washington University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 12 |
| Fine Arts | 36 |
| Art History | 3 |
Top-Paying Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Students who finish Fine & Studio Arts program at Central Washington University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Fine & Studio Arts graduates, 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.