2023 Most Popular General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best General Visual & Performing Arts School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, general visual and performing arts was ranked #119 in the country. In fact 6,355 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 109 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular 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.
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2023 Most Popular General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region
Check out the visual arts programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southeast Region .
Top 15% Most Popular General Visual & Performing Arts Schools
Our analysis found University of Central Florida to be the most popular school for general visual and performing arts students who want to pursue a degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public school with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that visual arts majors at UCF take out is $23,000.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Full Sail University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a private for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that visual arts majors at Full Sail University take out is $27,500. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $442.
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Out of the 109 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, George Mason University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, visual arts majors at GMU accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt.
Out of the 109 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Valencia College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Florida is a great place for general visual and performing arts students. UF is a fairly large public school located in the city of Gainesville.
On average, visual arts graduates from UF take out $19,383 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Christopher Newport University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Newport News, CNU is a public college with a small student population.
After completing their degree, visual arts graduates from CNU carry an average student debt load of $25,500.
With a ranking of #8, University of Kentucky did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general visual and performing arts students. Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public college with a fairly large student population.
With a ranking of #9, University of North Carolina at Asheville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general visual and performing arts students. UNCA is a small public school located in the city of Asheville.
On average, visual arts graduates from UNCA take out $23,250 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Mississippi State University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, visual arts graduates from Mississippi State take out $28,750 in student loans while working on their degree.
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With a ranking of #11, Longwood University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general visual and performing arts students. Located in the town of Farmville, Longwood is a public college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that visual arts majors at Longwood take out is $29,125.
Stetson University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for general visual and performing arts students. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the small city of DeLand, Stetson is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that visual arts majors at Stetson take out is $27,000.
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Kennesaw State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for general visual and performing arts students. It came in at #13 on the list. KSU Georgia is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Kennesaw.
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Northern Virginia Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general visual and performing arts programs. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Annandale.
On average, visual arts graduates from Northern Virginia Community College take out $12,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full General Visual & Performing Arts at Northern Virginia Community College Report
The University of Tennessee - Martin came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the town of Martin, UT Martin is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
After completing their degree, visual arts graduates from UT Martin carry an average student debt load of $19,350.
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University of Southern Mississippi came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for General Visual & Performing Arts students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Omnitech Institute | Atlanta, GA |
| 17 | Marshall University | Huntington, WV |
| 19 | Volunteer State Community College | Gallatin, TN |
| 20 | University of Mary Washington | Fredericksburg, VA |
| 20 | Florida Gulf Coast University | Fort Myers, FL |
Best General Visual & Performing Arts Colleges by State
Explore the best general visual and performing arts colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 90 |
| Virginia | 255 |
| North Carolina | 73 |
| Florida | 945 |
| Tennessee | 57 |
| Kentucky | 52 |
| South Carolina | 19 |
| Louisiana | 39 |
| Arkansas | 5 |
| Alabama | 4 |
| Mississippi | 156 |
| West Virginia | 23 |
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 Majors Related to Visual Arts
| 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.
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