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Fine & Studio Arts at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Fine & Studio Arts at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
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.

Fine & Studio Arts earnings compared with all majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

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).

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 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 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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Fine & Studio Arts majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

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).

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale 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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 8
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Fine & Studio Arts majors at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

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

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