by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in visual & performing arts at JMU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Doctoral 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 #30 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 30 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Virginia | 1 of 27 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 of 280 |
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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, James Madison University conferred 10 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
JMU is not yet ranked for visual & performing arts at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 30% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at JMU are White. Roughly 60% 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 visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, James Madison University handed out 10 doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts.
JMU is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of visual & performing arts doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts doctoral degree graduates at JMU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 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 doctoral in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at JMU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 273 |