Fine & Studio Arts at Grand Valley State University
If you plan to study Fine & Studio Arts, you may want to check out the program at Grand Valley State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Grand Valley State University is located in Allendale, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 65 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Grand Valley State University.
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Online Class Availability at Grand Valley State University
Many students take online classes at Grand Valley State University. Among 22,011 students, 1,443 (7%) studied exclusively online and 9,272 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at Grand Valley State University
Rankings can help you compare Grand Valley State University’s Fine & Studio Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 16 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #10 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #35 of 80 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #46 of 80 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #335 of 666 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #380 of 662 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from Grand Valley State University
Graduates of Grand Valley State University’s Fine & Studio Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,844 |
| 2 years | $25,360 |
| 3 years | $30,281 |
| 4 years | $31,984 |
| 5 years | $38,662 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Grand Valley State University earn a median of $31,984, compared with $57,127 for all Grand Valley State University graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Grand Valley State University comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Grand Valley State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Grand Valley State University are 88% women (57) and 12% men (8).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at Grand Valley State University
Among the 65 bachelor’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at Grand Valley State University, 88% were women (57) and 12% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 54 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University, below the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Fine & Studio Arts Concentrations at Grand Valley State University
The Fine & Studio Arts program at Grand Valley State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 61 |
| Art History | 4 |
Best-Paid Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Those who complete Fine & Studio Arts program at Grand Valley State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Fine & Studio Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Curators | $79,764 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Craft Artists | $76,826 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $69,338 |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers | $67,147 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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