2023 Most Popular General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools
Finding the Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 6,355 people earned a degree or certificate in general visual and performing arts, making the major the #119 most popular in the United States.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Most Popular General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 268 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Visual & Performing Arts program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Schools for a Bachelor's in General Visual & Performing Arts
Our 2023 rankings named University of Central Florida the most popular school in the United States for general visual and performing arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 379 students majoring in visual arts at UCF, 50% are male and 50% are female.
Visual Arts majors at UCF take out an average of $23,080 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Dallas. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the midsize city of Richardson, UT Dallas is a public school with a very large student population.
About 54% of the students majoring in visual arts at the school are women while 46% are male.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, visual arts majors at UT Dallas accumulate an average of around $24,651 in student debt.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Full Sail University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general visual and performing arts schools in the United States. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 261 students majoring in visual arts at Full Sail University, 60% are male and 40% are female.
Visual Arts majors at Full Sail University take out an average of $30,277 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $579.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at George Mason University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general visual and performing arts schools in the United States. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 68% of the visual arts majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, visual arts majors at GMU accumulate an average of around $25,481 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. UT Austin is a very large public school located in the large city of Austin.
Of the 84 students majoring in visual arts at UT Austin, 50% are male and 50% are female.
Visual Arts majors at UT Austin take out an average of $21,516 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $216.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of California - San Diego helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general visual and performing arts schools in the United States. Located in the large city of La Jolla, UCSD is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 84 students majoring in visual arts at UCSD, 43% are male and 57% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, visual arts majors at UCSD accumulate an average of around $17,029 in student debt.
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Wichita State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general visual and performing arts students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Wichita, WSU is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 68 students majoring in visual arts at WSU, 54% are male and 46% are female.
On average, visual arts graduates from WSU take out $23,151 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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With a ranking of #8, California State University - San Marcos did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general visual and performing arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of San Marcos, CSUSM is a public school with a large student population.
Of the 59 students majoring in visual arts at CSUSM, 44% are male and 56% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, visual arts majors at CSUSM accumulate an average of around $17,599 in student debt.
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University of Colorado at Colorado Springs landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general visual and performing arts programs. UCCS is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Colorado Springs.
Of the 56 students majoring in visual arts at UCCS, 50% are male and 50% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, visual arts majors at UCCS accumulate an average of around $28,498 in student debt.
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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general visual and performing arts programs. Kutztown University is a medium-sized public school located in the fringe town of Kutztown.
Of the 53 students majoring in visual arts at Kutztown University, 53% are male and 47% are female.
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With a ranking of #10, University of Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general visual and performing arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. UF is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Gainesville.
Women make up 57% of the visual arts majors at the school.
On average, visual arts graduates from UF take out $19,468 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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With a ranking of #12, Otis College of Art and Design did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general visual and performing arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, Otis College of Art and Design is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 69% of the students majoring in visual arts at the school are women while 31% are male.
When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $620.
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Southeast Missouri State University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Southeast Missouri State University is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Cape Girardeau.
Of the 52 students majoring in visual arts at Southeast Missouri State University, 37% are male and 63% are female.
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Bloomfield College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general visual and performing arts programs. Located in the large suburb of Bloomfield, Bloomfield College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
About 22% of the students majoring in visual arts at the school are women while 78% are male.
The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $383, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Hussian College-Relativity Campus California came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, Hussian College-Relativity Campus California is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Women make up 65% of the visual arts majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that visual arts majors at Hussian College-Relativity Campus California take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $27,446.
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With a ranking of #16, SUNY Oneonta did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general visual and performing arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Oneonta, SUNY Oneonta is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 74% of the students majoring in visual arts at the school are women while 26% are male.
On average, visual arts graduates from SUNY Oneonta take out $22,377 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Azusa Pacific University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools ranking. Azusa Pacific is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Azusa.
About 52% of the students majoring in visual arts at the school are women while 48% are male.
The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $290, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Grand Canyon University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general visual and performing arts students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the large city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit college with a very large student population.
Of the 47 students majoring in visual arts at Grand Canyon University, 47% are male and 53% are female.
Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $181.
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With a ranking of #19, Christopher Newport University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general visual and performing arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Newport News, CNU is a public school with a small student population.
Of the 46 students majoring in visual arts at CNU, 22% are male and 78% are female.
The average amount in student loans that visual arts majors at CNU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,855.
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With a ranking of #20, SUNY New Paltz did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general visual and performing arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of New Paltz, SUNY New Paltz is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 89% of the visual arts majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, visual arts graduates from SUNY New Paltz carry an average student debt load of $21,397.
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Southern Oregon University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree general visual and performing arts programs. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Ashland, Southern Oregon University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 45 students majoring in visual arts at Southern Oregon University, 47% are male and 53% are female.
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University of Kentucky ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools list. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 64% of the visual arts majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #23, University of North Carolina at Asheville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general visual and performing arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. UNCA is a small public school located in the city of Asheville.
Women make up 58% of the visual arts majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #24, Mississippi State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general visual and performing arts students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 42 students majoring in visual arts at Mississippi State, 12% are male and 88% are female.
Visual Arts majors at Mississippi State take out an average of $28,468 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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University of Wisconsin - Whitewater did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for general visual and performing arts students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in the town of Whitewater, UW - Whitewater is a public school with a large student population.
About 22% of the students majoring in visual arts at the school are women while 78% are male.
Visual Arts majors at UW - Whitewater take out an average of $26,922 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
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Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | The University of Tennessee - Martin | Martin, TN |
| 41 | Lesley University | Cambridge, MA |
| 43 | New Mexico State University - Main Campus | Las Cruces, NM |
| 43 | University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, MS |
| 45 | Ohio University - Athens Campus | Athens, OH |
| 46 | Arizona State University - Tempe | Tempe, AZ |
| 46 | California State University - Channel Islands | Camarillo, CA |
| 46 | University of Wisconsin - Stout | Menomonie, WI |
| 49 | Marshall University | Huntington, WV |
| 49 | Hussian College | Philadelphia, PA |
| 49 | Moore College of Art and Design | Philadelphia, PA |
| 52 | Dixie State University | Saint George, UT |
| 52 | Bowling Green State University - Main Campus | Bowling Green, OH |
| 52 | Purchase College | Purchase, NY |
General Visual & Performing Arts by Region
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Majors Related to Visual Arts
One of 10 majors within the area of study, general visual and performing arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37,413 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 36,301 |
| Music | 25,910 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 17,341 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 16,778 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Sven Mandel / CC-BY-SA-4.0.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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