Fine & Studio Arts at West Virginia University
If you plan to study Fine & Studio Arts, you may want to check out the program at West Virginia University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Virginia University sits in Morgantown, WV.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 60 fine & studio arts degrees were granted at West Virginia University.
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Online & Distance Learning at West Virginia University
Distance learning is available at West Virginia University. Of 23,643 students, 2,958 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,975 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at West Virginia University
These rankings give you a sense of how West Virginia University’s Fine & Studio Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | West Virginia | #3 of 3 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #31 of 124 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #37 of 125 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #238 of 662 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #248 of 666 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from West Virginia University
Students who complete West Virginia 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 | $24,612 |
| 2 years | $17,691 |
| 3 years | $26,841 |
| 4 years | $33,959 |
| 5 years | $41,799 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from West Virginia University earn a median of $33,959, compared with $61,939 for all West Virginia University graduates — about 45% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from West Virginia University is $24,121.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at West Virginia University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at West Virginia University are 78% women (47) and 22% men (13).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at West Virginia University
Of the 56 bachelor’s fine & studio arts graduates at West Virginia University, 79% were women (44) and 21% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 14% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at West Virginia University, below the national average of 40%.*
Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at West Virginia University
Of the 4 master’s fine & studio arts graduates at West Virginia University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at West Virginia University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 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 West Virginia University
The Fine & Studio Arts program at West Virginia University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 57 |
| Art History | 3 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Fine & Studio Arts program at West Virginia University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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
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