Fine & Studio Arts at Northern Illinois University
If you are interested in studying Fine & Studio Arts, take a look at what Northern Illinois University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northern Illinois University is in Dekalb, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 90 fine & studio arts graduations were recorded at Northern Illinois University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northern Illinois University
Online coursework is an option at Northern Illinois University. Among 15,414 students, 2,197 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,937 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at Northern Illinois University
Use these rankings to compare Northern Illinois University’s Fine & Studio Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #6 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #8 of 19 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #16 of 80 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #19 of 80 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #168 of 666 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #219 of 662 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from Northern Illinois University
Those who finish Northern 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 | $26,008 |
| 2 years | $27,441 |
| 3 years | $32,842 |
| 4 years | $37,313 |
| 5 years | $41,109 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Northern Illinois University report median earnings of $37,313, compared with $63,103 for all Northern Illinois University graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Northern Illinois University stands at $25,781.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Northern Illinois University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Northern Illinois University are 63% women (57) and 37% men (33).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at Northern Illinois University
Of the 78 bachelor’s fine & studio arts graduates at Northern Illinois University, 64% were women (50) and 36% were men (28).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 46 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 16 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 40% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University, below the national average of 40%.*
Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at Northern Illinois University
Among the 12 master’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at Northern Illinois University, 58% were women (7) and 42% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at Northern Illinois University, above 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 Northern Illinois University
The Fine & Studio Arts program at Northern Illinois University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 27 |
| Fine Arts | 61 |
| Art History | 2 |
Best-Paid Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Those who complete Fine & Studio Arts program at Northern Illinois University work across a variety of fields. 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.