by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at VCU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #8 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks VCU highly for fine & studio arts, ranked #221 out of 664 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 221 of 664 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Virginia | 8 of 14 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 36 of 125 |
Here is each degree level offered in fine & studio arts at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 65 |
| Master’s | 25 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University awarded 65 bachelor’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
VCU holds a strong position among schools offering fine & studio arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
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 |
VCU granted 34 bachelor’s degrees in painting in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (59%).
VCU granted 21 bachelor’s completions in sculpture in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
VCU conferred 10 bachelor’s degrees in art history, criticism and conservation in the most recent reporting year — 90% to women and 10% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (70%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at VCU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts | 25 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts | 2 |
