Fine & Studio Arts at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
If you plan to study Fine & Studio Arts, consider the program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is located in Natchitoches, LA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 23 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
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Studying Online at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Many students take online classes at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Among 8,523 students, 4,083 (48%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,856 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
These rankings give you a sense of how Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s Fine & Studio Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Louisiana | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Louisiana | #5 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #50 of 124 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #88 of 125 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #313 of 662 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #517 of 666 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Graduates of Northwestern State University of Louisiana’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 | $30,409 |
| 4 years | $31,400 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana report median earnings of $31,400, compared with $54,388 for all Northwestern State University of Louisiana graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 78% women (18) and 22% men (5).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Of the 14 bachelor’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, 71% were women (10) and 29% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 43% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, higher than the national average of 40%.*
Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Among the 9 master’s fine & studio arts graduates at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, 89% were women (8) and 11% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 22% of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, lower than 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 Northwestern State University of Louisiana
The Fine & Studio Arts program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 9 |
| Fine Arts | 14 |
Best-Paid Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Students who finish Fine & Studio Arts program at Northwestern State University of Louisiana work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid 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.