Fine Arts and Studio Arts Degree

The Fine Arts and Studio Arts is a field of study emphasizing the professional education in the visual arts or performing arts. A Bachelor of Fine Arts differs from a Bachelor of Arts in the United States in that the primary emphasis of a BFA is a studio component versus lectures more prominent in a BA degree program at Marymount University. Get more details below including other Virginia colleges that offer fine arts and studio arts degrees.

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Marymount University

Also known as Mary Washington College

1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA

Marymount University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Arlington, VA, the school resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately 3,600 students are enrolled yearly at Marymount University.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Marymount University offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to Marymount University achieve an SAT score within the range of 1303 to 1650, or an ACT composite score between 19 to 23. This school has an admissions rate of 78 percent of which only 26 percent chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $26,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Marymount University may offer financial aid for students that are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Marymount University is the "Saints", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NCAA. Sports available may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Fine Arts and Studio Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Marymount University offers a bachelor's degree program in fine arts and studio arts.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

Description

Create original artwork using any of a wide variety of media and techniques.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.55
  • Average Annual Salary: $57310

Artists and Related Workers, All Other

Description

All artists and related workers not listed separately.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).