by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how JMU stacks up against peers offering visual & performing arts.
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JMU is in the top 15% of the country for visual & performing arts. More specifically it was ranked #31 out of 1,185 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, James Madison University handed out 273 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from JMU report a median salary of $42,737 a year. This is below $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at JMU, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $20,823 in student loans. This is lower than $21,218, the typical median for all majors at JMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,460 | $25,496 |
| Fees | $5,816 | $5,816 |
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Among recent graduates, 31% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU were White. Roughly 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 209 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Among recent graduates, 30% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at JMU are White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of visual & performing arts doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts doctoral degree graduates at JMU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a doctoral in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the visual & performing arts majors at James Madison University.
This visual & performing arts program at JMU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 143 |
| Music | 94 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 56 |