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. Also, learn how VCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in folk art.
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The bachelor's program at VCU was ranked #2 on College Factual's Best Schools for folk art list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in crafts, folk art & artisanry. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of folk art students who receive their bachelor's degree at VCU is $21,237. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $25,027 for all folk art students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at VCU was $1,198 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $443 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,850 | $34,744 |
| Fees | $3,383 | $4,073 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,119 | $16,119 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,150 | $6,150 |
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The folk art program at VCU awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at VCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor's in folk art.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the VCU folk art bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the VCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the folk art majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 333 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 87 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 80 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 58 |
| Music | 39 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.