Fine Arts and Studio Arts Degree

The Fine Arts and Studio Arts is a field of study emphasizing the professional education in the visual arts or performing arts. A Bachelor of Fine Arts differs from a Bachelor of Arts in the United States in that the primary emphasis of a BFA is a studio component versus lectures more prominent in a BA degree program at Eastern Connecticut State University. Get more details below including other Connecticut colleges that offer fine arts and studio arts degrees.

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Eastern Connecticut State University (Eastern)

97 Newberry Road, East Windsor, CT

Eastern Connecticut State University provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Willimantic, Connecticut and publically funded. Eastern has an annual student enrollment of around 5,600.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Eastern Connecticut State University offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Communications And Journalism
• English Language And Literature

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. The most common standardized test scores among students admitted to Eastern are within the range of 19 - 23 for the ACT exam, or 910 - 1100 on the SAT. This school has an admissions rate of 70% of which only 44% decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at Eastern vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs nearly $9,400 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $21,000 for the year. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $6,400 annually. Eastern Connecticut State University may provide financial aid for students that are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Eastern "Warriors" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.easternct.edu/ to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Fine Arts and Studio Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Eastern Connecticut State University offers a bachelor's degree program in fine arts and studio arts.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

Description

Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.1% from 2014 to 2024

Artists and Related Workers, All Other

Description

All artists and related workers not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).