Below 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%).