If you decide that you want to get an art degree, then you might want to consider attending one of the 5 art schools in Raleigh, North Carolina. With an overall population of 276,093 and a student population of 57,092, approximately 53,159 of Raleigh students attend one of Raleigh's schools that offer art programs.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is the largest art school in Raleigh, based on student population. In 2010, North Carolina State University at Raleigh graduated approximately 40 students from its art program.
In 2010, 166 students graduated with an art degree in Raleigh. Tuition in 2009 at Raleigh's art schools was $25,981 per year for instate students and $30,142 per year for out of state students.
In addition to tuition costs, you should plan on spending an average of $970 for books and supplies each year, while enrolled in a art program in Raleigh. And if you live on campus, you will face an additional expense of $7,301 per year, on average, for room and board at Raleigh-based art schools. Students who live at home can cut this cost down to approximately $14,162.
If you decide to work as an artist in Raleigh, your job prospects are good. In 2010, 1 out of every 2 artists in North Carolina were working in the greater Raleigh area. By the year 2018, the number of artists is expected to increase by 13% in Raleigh. This anticipated change is faster than the projected nationwide trend for artists.
The average salary you can expect to earn as an artist in Raleigh is $55,800 per year, which is higher than the average for artists state-wide.
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North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Address:
2101 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7001
Awards Offered:
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Wake Technical Community College
Address:
9101 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603-5696
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Meredith College
Address:
3800 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, North Carolina 27607-5298
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Saint Augustines College
Address:
1315 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina 27610-2298
Awards Offered:
Bachelor's degree
Living Arts College
Address:
3000 Wakefield Crossing Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614-7076
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree