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 JMU ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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JMU is in the top 10% of the country for fine arts. More specifically it was ranked #36 out of 465 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 36 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, James Madison University handed out 120 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 132 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at JMU is $33,501. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at JMU, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $49,786 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,127 for all fine arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the fine arts program at JMU is $442 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at JMU paid an average of $837 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $263 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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 |
Learn more about JMU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 120 fine arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from JMU. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% 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 bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
JMU does not offer an online option for its fine arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the JMU Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in fine arts from JMU in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at JMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% 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 master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at James Madison University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 105 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 63 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.