U.S. median for this major: $41,590.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 53% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $25,361.
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Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $38,954. College Scorecard.
Studio Art at Virginia colleges
Every Virginia college we cover that reports Studio Art graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $58,652 | $26,323 | $24,953 | 86% |
| 2 | Bridgewater College | $54,910 | — | $17,800 | 53% |
| 3 | University of Virginia | $54,579 | $19,500 | $21,565 | 96% |
| 4 | James Madison University | $54,093 | $23,001 | $23,322 | 80% |
| 5 | Old Dominion University | $46,308 | $31,000 | $14,638 | 46% |
| 6 | University of Mary Washington | $44,357 | $23,250 | $20,667 | 66% |
| 7 | Virginia Commonwealth University | $43,690 | $23,374 | $23,433 | 63% |
| 8 | Radford University | $40,679 | $26,000 | $14,578 | 49% |
| 9 | Hollins University | $27,014 | — | $20,896 | 65% |
22 more Virginia colleges offer Studio Art but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Studio Art graduates
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Art Directors
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +4.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Museum Technicians and Conservators
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at VCU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About VCU
- Acceptance rate: 93% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 63% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $58,128
- Full cost breakdown · all 58 majors · overview
Related majors at VCU
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design$53,575
- Music$38,278
- Theatre$43,957
- Visual and Performing Arts—
- Crafts / Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry$37,253
- Film and Photography$37,958
VCU Studio Art questions
How much do VCU Studio Art graduates earn?
Studio Art graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University earn a median $43,690 four years after graduating and $21,916 one year after. The U.S. median for Studio Art graduates across 420 colleges is $41,590.
How much debt do VCU Studio Art graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Studio Art graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University is $23,374, about 53% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $25,361.
Where does VCU rank for Studio Art in Virginia?
Of 9 Virginia colleges reporting Studio Art graduate earnings, Virginia Commonwealth University ranks 7th. The highest is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University at $58,652.
What jobs do Studio Art graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $62,000 in the Richmond, VA area and $72,040 nationally. Others include art directors and museum technicians and conservators.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Virginia Commonwealth University Studio Art: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/virginia-commonwealth-university/majors/studio-art (College Scorecard and BLS data).