Fine & Studio Arts at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
If you plan to study Fine & Studio Arts, consider the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale sits in Carbondale, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 39 fine & studio arts degrees were granted at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
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Online Class Availability at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Many students take online classes at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Of 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) studied exclusively online and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Use these rankings to compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Fine & Studio Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #11 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #14 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #36 of 80 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #41 of 80 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #339 of 666 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #352 of 662 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Graduates of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’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 | $26,354 |
| 2 years | $22,350 |
| 3 years | $25,270 |
| 4 years | $32,550 |
| 5 years | $36,135 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale report median earnings of $32,550, compared with $58,303 for all Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale stands at $26,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are 77% women (30) and 23% men (9).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Of the 28 bachelor’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 89% were women (25) and 11% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 11% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, lower than the national average of 40%.*
Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Of the 11 master’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 45% were women (5) and 55% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
This Fine & Studio Arts program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 39 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Students who finish Fine & Studio Arts program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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.