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Fine & Studio Arts at George Mason University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Fine & Studio Arts at George Mason University
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.

Fine & Studio Arts earnings compared with all majors at George Mason University

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).

George Mason University gender breakdown of Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of Fine & Studio Arts majors at George Mason University

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).

George Mason University gender breakdown of Fine & Studio Arts Master's degree recipients

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 diversity of Fine & Studio Arts majors at George Mason University

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

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