by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how GMU ranks in comparison to other schools with visual arts programs.
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GMU is in the top 10% of the country for visual arts. More specifically it was ranked #8 out of 91 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 113 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 101 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in visual arts from GMU. This makes it the #15 most popular school for visual arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Visual Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,941 a year. This is higher than $25,063, which is the national median for all visual arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GMU, visual arts students borrow a median amount of $49,438 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $40,673 for all visual arts majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GMU paid an average of $1,427 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $420 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 | $34,259 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,504 | $3,504 |
Learn more about GMU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of visual arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 10 |
GMU does not offer an online option for its visual arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GMU Online Learning page.
Of the 6 students who graduated with a Master’s in visual arts from GMU in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 70 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 42 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 33 |
| Arts & Media Management | 29 |
| Dance | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.