by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how GVSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #194 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 186 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 194 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at GVSU is $24,135. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at GVSU is $303 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GVSU was $888 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $629 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,978 | $21,154 |
| Books and Supplies | $780 | $780 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,142 | $11,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,477 | $2,477 |
Learn more about GVSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of fine arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GVSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the GVSU fine arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GVSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Grand Valley State University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 79 |
| Music | 24 |
| Dance | 8 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.