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 WVU ranks in comparison to other schools with fine arts programs.
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The bachelor's program at WVU was ranked #220 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 215 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 220 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, West Virginia University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from WVU. This makes it the #197 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WVU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,043 a year. This is less than $24,539, which is the national median of all fine arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVU, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $42,554 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 WVU is $414 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WVU paid an average of $1,179 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $431 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $27,360 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 | $950 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,876 | $13,876 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
Learn more about WVU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 fine arts majors earned their bachelor's degree from WVU. Of these graduates, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
WVU 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 WVU Online Learning page.
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in fine arts from WVU in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia 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 | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at West Virginia University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 63 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 50 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 45 |
| Arts & Media Management | 6 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1 |
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