by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how JMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine & studio arts.
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JMU is in the top 10% of the country for fine & studio arts. In particular, it placed #7 out of 666 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, James Madison University conferred 141 bachelor’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
Fine & Studio Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from JMU report a median salary of $46,476 a year. This is lower than $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at JMU, fine & studio arts students accumulate a median of $23,001 in student loans. This is above $21,218, the typical median for all majors at JMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,460 | $25,496 |
| Fees | $5,816 | $5,816 |
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Among recent graduates, 30% of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU were White. About 74% 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 fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in fine & studio arts from JMU identified as women.
The largest share of fine & studio arts master’s degree graduates at JMU are White. About 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 master’s in fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the fine & studio arts majors at James Madison University.
The fine & studio arts program at JMU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art/Art Studies, General | 138 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 5 |
JMU granted 138 degrees in art/art studies, general in the most recent reporting year — 70% to women and 30% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (74%).
JMU granted 5 completions in art history, criticism and conservation recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).