by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UMW ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in visual arts.
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The bachelor's program at UMW was ranked #55 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual arts list. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 47 |
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 55 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Mary Washington handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
Visual Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMW go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,130 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $25,063 for all visual arts bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMW paid an average of $1,209 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $508 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,938 | $25,858 |
| Fees | $5,621 | $5,621 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,040 | $14,040 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,750 | $2,750 |
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Of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in visual arts from UMW in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Mary Washington with a bachelor's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UMW 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 UMW Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at University of Mary Washington.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 29 |
| Music | 13 |
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