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. It ranks as high as #1 out of 119 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 fine & studio arts, coming in at #12 out of 664 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 12 of 664 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Virginia | 1 of 14 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 of 125 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in fine & studio arts at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 141 |
| Master’s | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, James Madison University awarded 141 bachelor’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
JMU is among the very best schools in the country for fine & studio arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 119 schools by College Factual.
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 |
JMU awarded 136 bachelor’s degrees in art/art studies, general in the most recent reporting year — 69% to women and 31% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (74%).
JMU conferred 5 bachelor’s degrees in art history, criticism and conservation recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (80%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at JMU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts | 2 |
