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Fine & Studio Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University

Fine & Studio Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University

If you plan to study Fine & Studio Arts, consider the program at Virginia Commonwealth University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Virginia Commonwealth University is in Richmond, VA.

During the most recent reporting year, 92 fine & studio arts degrees were granted at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Online & Distance Learning at Virginia Commonwealth University

Many students take online classes at Virginia Commonwealth University. Among 28,464 students, 2,830 (10%) studied exclusively online and 15,400 (54%) took at least some classes online.

Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at Virginia Commonwealth University

Rankings can help you compare Virginia Commonwealth University’s Fine & Studio Arts program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Virginia #7 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #8 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #41 of 125
Best Value Southeast (Region) #89 of 124
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #262 of 666
Best Value Nationwide #459 of 662

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Virginia #7 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #8 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #41 of 125
Best Value Southeast (Region) #89 of 124
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #262 of 666
Best Value Nationwide #459 of 662

Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University

Those who finish Virginia Commonwealth University’s Fine & Studio Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Fine & Studio Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $22,465
2 years $22,768
3 years $26,026
4 years $30,385
5 years $39,976

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University take home a median $30,385, compared with $64,528 for all Virginia Commonwealth University graduates — about 53% lower than the school-wide median.

Fine & Studio Arts earnings compared with all majors at Virginia Commonwealth University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University is $23,374.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University are 86% women (79) and 14% men (13).

Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at Virginia Commonwealth University

Among the 65 bachelor’s fine & studio arts degrees awarded at Virginia Commonwealth University, 89% were women (58) and 11% were men (7).

Virginia Commonwealth 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 Virginia Commonwealth University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 40
Hispanic / Latino 9
Black / African American 2
Asian 4
Two or More Races 6
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Fine & Studio Arts majors at Virginia Commonwealth University

Minority students account for 32% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University, lower than the national average of 40%.*

Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at Virginia Commonwealth University

Among the 25 master’s fine & studio arts graduates at Virginia Commonwealth University, 76% were women (19) and 24% were men (6).

Virginia Commonwealth 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 Virginia Commonwealth University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 3
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 7
Racial-ethnic diversity of Fine & Studio Arts majors at Virginia Commonwealth University

Minority students account for 20% of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University, below the national average of 28%.*

Fine & Studio Arts Doctoral Program at Virginia Commonwealth University

Among the 2 doctoral fine & studio arts degrees awarded at Virginia Commonwealth University, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

Virginia Commonwealth University gender breakdown of Fine & Studio Arts Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts doctoral degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Hispanic / Latino 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Fine & Studio Arts majors at Virginia Commonwealth University

Minority students account for 50% of Fine & Studio Arts doctoral degree recipients at Virginia Commonwealth University, higher than the national average of 17%.*

*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 Virginia Commonwealth University

The Fine & Studio Arts program at Virginia Commonwealth University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Art History 18
Painting 34
Sculpture 21
Other Fine Arts & Art Studies 19

Top-Paying Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates

Graduates of the Fine & Studio Arts program at Virginia Commonwealth 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

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