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JMU was ranked #71 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for visual & performing arts majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 66 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 71 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, James Madison University handed out 262 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from JMU. This makes it the #259 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts in 2022, making the school the #92 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at JMU paid an average of $837 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,914 | $25,128 |
| Fees | $5,662 | $5,662 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,254 | $1,254 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,584 | $12,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,560 | $4,560 |
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Of the 262 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in visual & performing arts from JMU in 2022, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at JMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 198 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Online degrees for the JMU visual & performing 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 JMU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students earned a master's degree in visual & performing arts from JMU. About 74% of these graduates were women and the other 26% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at James Madison University.
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 122 |
| Music | 105 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 63 |
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