by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at JMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates JMU among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, placing at #25 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 25 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Virginia | 1 of 25 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 of 247 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in visual & performing arts at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 273 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
The visual & performing arts field at JMU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 143 |
| Music | 94 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 56 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, James Madison University handed out 273 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
JMU is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
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 |
Graduate study is also available at JMU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 10 |
