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Fine & Studio Arts at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Fine & Studio Arts at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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.

Fine & Studio Arts earnings compared with all majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

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).

Northwestern State University of Louisiana gender breakdown of Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Fine & Studio Arts majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

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).

Northwestern State University of Louisiana gender breakdown of Fine & Studio Arts Master's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Fine & Studio Arts majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

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

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