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Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Virginia

769 Fine Arts students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Fine & Studio Arts is the 44th most popular major in the state out of a total 289 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Fine & Studio Arts Majors in Virginia

Fine Arts majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 640
Associate Degree 79
Master’s Degree 39
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, a Fine Arts major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of Fine Arts majors in Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 12.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.8%
  • White: 61.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Fine & Studio Arts Grads in Virginia

33,680 people in the state and 1,344,090 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Fine Arts.

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Wages for Fine & Studio Arts Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a Fine Arts grad in the state is $59,950, compared to a typical salary of $58,370 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in Virginia that offer Fine Arts degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

James Madison University

Harrisonburg
132 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
21,594 Total Students

In their early career, JMU grads earn an average salary of $52,050. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,562. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.

106 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
52,873 Total Students

60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.40%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 28 to 1.

71 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
25,628 Total Students

60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,006. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,712 a year.

#5

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
37,024 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
24,286 Total Students

The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at Old Dominion. This public school has an average net price of $17,204. 94% of the teachers are full time.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,505. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

33 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
4,293 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.17 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,321 a year. This public school has an average net price of $23,193.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,551. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%.

#10

William & Mary

Williamsburg
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
8,939 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $19,593. 54% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
223 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Ai Virginia Beach grads earn an average salary of $26,214. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Ai Virginia Beach.

Fine & Studio Arts Careers in VA

Some of the careers Fine Arts majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Photographers 14% $32,820
Curators 13% $60,920
Art Directors 13% $79,420
Museum Technicians and Conservators 12% $42,250
High School Teachers 12% $63,990
Archivists 9% $53,290
Multimedia Artists and Animators 9% $63,570
Artists 7% $68,020
Fine Artists 5% $59,130

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to Fine Arts.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Design & Applied Arts 889
Music 632
Drama & Theater Arts 455
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 266
General Visual & Performing Arts 255
Other Visual Art 73
Dance 69
Arts & Media Management 37

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