2024 Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Virginia
11
Colleges in Virginia
769
Fine Arts Degrees Awarded
$24,871
Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in
fine & studio arts, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #31 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for fine & studio arts students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 769 degrees in fine & studio arts to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great Fine & Studio Arts School
The fine arts program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Fine & Studio Arts rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for fine & studio arts schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Fine & Studio Arts Degree Level
The fine arts school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Virginia.
If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Best Schools for Fine & Studio Arts in Virginia
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the fine arts degree levels they offer.
10 Top Virginia Schools in Fine Arts
University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great option for students interested in a degree in fine & studio arts. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.
There were approximately 71 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the fine arts program make an average of $24,937 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from University of Virginia - Main Campus
Any student pursuing a degree in fine & studio arts needs to look into James Madison University. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #169 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means JMU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 132 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at JMU in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the fine & studio arts major at James Madison University make $8,194 above the typical college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from James Madison University
It's difficult to beat Virginia Tech if you wish to pursue a degree in fine & studio arts. Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.
There were approximately 60 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the fine & studio arts program at Virginia Tech get $7,189 more than the typical graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
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Virginia Commonwealth University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in fine & studio arts. VCU is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Richmond. A Best Colleges rank of #240 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means VCU is a great university overall.
There were about 106 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at VCU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the fine arts program state that they receive average early career income of $23,011.
More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Virginia Commonwealth University
Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 21 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from George Mason University
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In VA
72
Fine Arts Degrees Awarded
Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Annandale. This college ranks 13th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were roughly 72 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Northern Virginia Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Northern Virginia Community College
Located in the suburb of Radford, Radford is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 23rd out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were about 53 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Radford in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the fine arts program state that they receive average early career wages of $23,964.
More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Radford University
Old Dominion is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Norfolk. This university ranks 14th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were roughly 57 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Old Dominion in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the fine arts program earn about $23,894 for their early career.
More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Old Dominion University
Located in the midsize suburb of Fredericksburg, UMW is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 21st out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were approximately 33 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at UMW in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, fine arts degree recipients usually earn around $15,718 in their early careers.
More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from University of Mary Washington
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
15th
Most Popular In VA
Located in the city of Staunton, Mary Baldwin is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 36th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Virginia.
There were approximately 9 fine & studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Mary Baldwin in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in fine & studio arts from Mary Baldwin University
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