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. We've also included details on how VCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at VCU was ranked #112 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from VCU. This makes it the #33 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in fine arts in 2022, making the school the #38 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of fine arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at VCU is $21,916. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at VCU, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $40,465 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 VCU is $412 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at VCU paid an average of $1,198 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $443 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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Of the 56 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in fine arts from VCU in 2022, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in 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 fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
VCU 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 VCU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's fine arts program at VCU make a median salary of $19,952. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $32,650.
Of the 23 students who earned a master's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from VCU in 2021-2022, 26% were men and 74% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Virginia Commonwealth University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 333 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 87 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 58 |
| Music | 39 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 20 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.