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. In addition, we cover how Virginia Tech ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia Tech was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 94 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 96 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia Tech handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,927 a year. This is higher than $24,539, which is the national median for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Virginia Tech, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $68,599 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,127 for all fine arts majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Virginia Tech paid an average of $1,388 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $529 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,698 | $33,310 |
| Fees | $2,780 | $3,384 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,620 | $2,620 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,888 | $14,888 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,266 | $4,266 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 59 students earned a bachelor's degree in fine arts from Virginia Tech. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Tech with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Virginia Tech fine 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 Virginia Tech Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Virginia Tech.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 71 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 31 |
| Music | 21 |
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