Bachelor’s Degrees in General Visual & Performing Arts
Education Levels of Visual Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,199 people earned their bachelor's degree in visual arts. This earns it the #94 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in visual arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,199 |
| Associate Degree | 1,740 |
| Basic Certificate | 391 |
| Master’s Degree | 327 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 81 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate | 19 |
Earnings of Visual Arts Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in visual arts is $25,063. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $20,731 and the high is $28,427.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in visual arts is $40,673. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $71,822 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $26,857.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $484.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in visual arts. About 57.4% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,789 |
| Women | 2,410 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of visual arts bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 341 |
| Black or African American | 439 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 806 |
| White | 2,093 |
| International Students | 136 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 384 |
Most Popular Visual Arts Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 269 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in visual arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for visual arts students seekinga bachelor's degree is University of Central Florida. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 379 people received their bachelor's degree in visual arts from UCF. About 50% of this group were women, and 52% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in visual arts at University of Central Florida make a median salary of 25,063.
The University of Texas at Dallas is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in visual arts. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 285 people received their bachelor's degree in visual arts from UT Dallas. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women. Data shows that UT Dallas graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,063.
Full Sail University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in visual arts. Each year, around 24,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 261 people received their bachelor's degree in visual arts from Full Sail University. Of these students, 43% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Full Sail University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,063.
George Mason University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in visual arts. Each year, around 38,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,726 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their bachelor's degree in visual arts from GMU. About 64% of this group were women, and 62% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. George Mason University visual arts graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,063.
University of California - San Diego is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in visual arts. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their bachelor's degree in visual arts from UCSD. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women. Data shows that UCSD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,063.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in visual arts. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their bachelor's degree in visual arts from UT Austin. About 53% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UT Austin graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,063.
Wichita State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in visual arts. Roughly 14,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,247 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,871 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their bachelor's degree in visual arts from WSU. About 47% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Wichita State University visual arts graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,063.
The 8th most popular school in the country for visual arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - San Marcos. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in visual arts from CSUSM. About 53% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. California State University - San Marcos visual arts graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,063.
The 9th most popular school in the country for visual arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Roughly 12,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,738 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,703 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in visual arts from UCCS. About 51% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in visual arts at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs make a median salary of 25,063.
University of Florida is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in visual arts. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in visual arts from UF. About 54% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,063.
The 10th most popular school in the country for visual arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 7,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their bachelor's degree in visual arts from Kutztown University. About 52% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in visual arts at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania make a median salary of 25,063.
Otis College of Art and Design is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in visual arts. Roughly 1,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in visual arts from Otis College of Art and Design. About 66% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Otis College of Art and Design graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,063.
Southeast Missouri State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in visual arts. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,151 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,565 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in visual arts from Southeast Missouri State University. About 70% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Southeast Missouri State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,063.
Bloomfield College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in visual arts. Each year, around 1,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,680 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,760 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in visual arts from Bloomfield College. About 23% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Bloomfield College visual arts graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,063.
SUNY Oneonta comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in visual arts. Each year, around 6,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their bachelor's degree in visual arts from SUNY Oneonta. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in visual arts at SUNY Oneonta make a median salary of 25,063.
Azusa Pacific University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in visual arts. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,180 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in visual arts from Azusa Pacific. About 77% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Azusa Pacific graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,063.
Grand Canyon University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in visual arts. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in visual arts from Grand Canyon University. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Data shows that Grand Canyon University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $25,063.
The 19th most popular school in the country for visual arts majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Christopher Newport University. Each year, around 4,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,001 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,136 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their bachelor's degree in visual arts from CNU. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 70% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in visual arts at Christopher Newport University make a median salary of 25,063.
University of Kentucky is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in visual arts. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their bachelor's degree in visual arts from UK. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. University of Kentucky visual arts graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $25,063.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to visual arts that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 23,952 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 19,777 |
| Music | 15,299 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 12,664 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 12,468 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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