Fine & Studio Arts at Eastern Illinois University
If you are interested in studying Fine & Studio Arts, you may want to check out the program at Eastern Illinois University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Eastern Illinois University is located in Charleston, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 58 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Eastern Illinois University.
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Online Class Availability at Eastern Illinois University
Many students take online classes at Eastern Illinois University. Of 8,505 students, 1,283 (15%) studied exclusively online and 2,051 (24%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at Eastern Illinois University
These rankings give you a sense of how Eastern Illinois University’s Fine & Studio Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #4 of 19 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #8 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #10 of 80 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #20 of 80 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #90 of 666 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #239 of 662 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from Eastern Illinois University
Graduates of Eastern Illinois University’s Fine & Studio Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,426 |
| 2 years | $44,971 |
| 3 years | $25,212 |
| 4 years | $33,157 |
| 5 years | $40,833 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Eastern Illinois University report median earnings of $33,157, compared with $54,001 for all Eastern Illinois University graduates — about 39% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Eastern Illinois University stands at $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Eastern Illinois University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Eastern Illinois University are 79% women (46) and 21% men (12).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at Eastern Illinois University
Among the 16 bachelor’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at Eastern Illinois University, 81% were women (13) and 19% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University, lower than the national average of 40%.*
Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at Eastern Illinois University
Of the 42 master’s fine & studio arts graduates at Eastern Illinois University, 79% were women (33) and 21% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 7% of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University, below the national average of 28%.*
*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 Eastern Illinois University
The Fine & Studio Arts program at Eastern Illinois University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 58 |
Top-Paying Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Those who complete Fine & Studio Arts program at Eastern Illinois University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying 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.