Fine & Studio Arts at George Mason University
If you plan to study Fine & Studio Arts, you may want to check out the program at George Mason University. Get started with the following essential facts.
George Mason University sits in Fairfax, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 18 fine & studio arts degrees were granted at George Mason University.
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Online Class Availability at George Mason University
Distance learning is available at George Mason University. Among 39,766 students, 7,435 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,269 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at George Mason University
These rankings give you a sense of how George Mason University’s Fine & Studio Arts program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Virginia | #3 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #5 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #13 of 125 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #72 of 666 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #78 of 124 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #375 of 662 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from George Mason University
Those who finish George Mason University’s Fine & Studio Arts program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $28,214 |
| 3 years | $48,607 |
| 4 years | $55,647 |
| 5 years | $61,135 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from George Mason University take home a median $55,647, compared with $79,668 for all George Mason University graduates — about 30% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at George Mason University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at George Mason University are 78% women (14) and 22% men (4).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at George Mason University
Among the 11 bachelor’s fine & studio arts graduates at George Mason University, 73% were women (8) and 27% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University, higher than the national average of 40%.*
Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at George Mason University
Of the 5 master’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at George Mason University, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at George Mason University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 80% of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at George Mason University, higher than the national average of 28%.*
*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 George Mason University
The Fine & Studio Arts program at George Mason University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 2 |
| Art History | 16 |
Best-Paid Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Fine & Studio Arts program at George Mason University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $57,836 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.