by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how VCU compares to other colleges that offer fine & studio arts.
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VCU is a solid choice among schools offering fine & studio arts. Specifically, it ranked #210 out of 502 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 65 bachelor’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
Fine & Studio Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at VCU earn a median of $30,385 a year. This is below $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VCU, fine & studio arts students borrow a median amount of $23,374 in student loans. This is lower than $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 11% of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU are White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
For the most recent academic year available, 24% of fine & studio arts master’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of fine & studio arts master’s degree graduates at VCU are White. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master’s in fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in fine & studio arts from VCU identified as women.
The largest share of fine & studio arts doctoral degree graduates at VCU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a doctoral in fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine & studio arts majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
The fine & studio arts program at VCU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Painting | 34 |
| Sculpture | 21 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 19 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 18 |
VCU awarded 34 completions in painting recently — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (59%).
VCU granted 21 completions in sculpture recently — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
VCU awarded 19 degrees in fine arts and art studies, other in the latest year of data — 68% to women and 32% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (42%).
VCU awarded 18 degrees in art history, criticism and conservation in the latest year of data — 94% to women and 6% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (72%).