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Fine & Studio Arts at James Madison University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Fine & Studio Arts, you may want to check out the program at James Madison University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

James Madison University sits in Harrisonburg, VA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 143 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at James Madison University.

Studying Online at James Madison University

Distance learning is available at James Madison University. Of 22,740 students, 968 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,368 (28%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from James Madison University

Graduates of James Madison University’s Fine & Studio Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,065
2 years	$35,416
3 years	$40,271
4 years	$46,476
5 years	$50,618

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from James Madison University take home a median $46,476, compared with $63,974 for all James Madison University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from James Madison University comes in at $23,001.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at James Madison University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at James Madison University are 71% women (101) and 29% men (42).

Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at James Madison University

Among the 141 bachelor’s fine & studio arts graduates at James Madison University, 70% were women (99) and 30% were men (42).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at James Madison University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	105
Hispanic / Latino	17
Black / African American	5
Asian	6
Two or More Races	6
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at James Madison University, lower than the national average of 40%.*

Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at James Madison University

Among the 2 master’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at James Madison University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at James Madison University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
International (Nonresident)	1

*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 James Madison University

This Fine & Studio Arts program at James Madison University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Art Studies	138
Art History	5

Top-Paying Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates

Graduates of the Fine & Studio Arts program at James Madison University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Fine & Studio Arts graduates, 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.