2023 Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southwest Region
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In 2020-2021, 149,215 visual and performing arts students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #10 most popular in the country.
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Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 226 schools in the Southwest 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 Visual & Performing Arts program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southwest Region
Check out the visual and performing arts programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Southwest Region .
Top 25 Most Popular Southwest Region Schools in Visual & Performing Arts
Our 2023 rankings named Glendale Community College the most popular school in the Southwest Region for visual and performing arts students. Glendale Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Glendale.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Mesa Community College is a great place for visual and performing arts students. Mesa Community College is a large public school located in the city of Mesa.
The excellent programs at Arizona State University - Tempe helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best visual and performing arts schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the midsize city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, visual and performing arts graduates from ASU - Tempe carry an average student debt load of $21,628. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $309.
The excellent programs at University of North Texas helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best visual and performing arts schools in the Southwest Region . UNT is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Denton.
The average amount in student loans that visual and performing arts majors at UNT take out is $23,782. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $312.
Full Visual & Performing Arts at University of North Texas Report
Out of the 226 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Estrella Mountain Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of Avondale, Estrella Mountain Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of Chandler, Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
With a ranking of #7, The University of Texas at Austin did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for visual and performing arts students. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public school with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, visual and performing arts graduates from UT Austin carry an average student debt load of $22,725. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $358, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
With a ranking of #8, Texas State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for visual and performing arts students. Texas State is a very large public school located in the city of San Marcos.
On average, visual and performing arts graduates from Texas State take out $24,258 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $258.
Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Texas State University
Paradise Valley Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for visual and performing arts students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the city of Phoenix, Paradise Valley Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Phoenix College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the large city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
With a ranking of #11, University of Houston did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for visual and performing arts students. UH is a fairly large public school located in the city of Houston.
Visual & Performing Arts majors at UH take out an average of $26,167 in student loans while working on their egree.
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The University of Texas at Dallas came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. UT Dallas is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Richardson.
The average amount in student loans that visual and performing arts majors at UT Dallas take out is $21,708. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $131.
Full Visual & Performing Arts at The University of Texas at Dallas Report
Rio Salado College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for visual and performing arts students. It came in at #13 on the list. Rio Salado College is a large public school located in the city of Tempe.
Scottsdale Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Scottsdale Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Scottsdale.
The average amount in student loans that visual and performing arts majors at Scottsdale Community College take out is $11,594.
Full Visual & Performing Arts at Scottsdale Community College Report
University of Arizona came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. University of Arizona is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tucson.
While working on their degree, visual and performing arts majors at University of Arizona accumulate an average of around $19,134 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $385, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Texas Tech University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for visual and performing arts students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the large city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public college with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that visual and performing arts majors at Texas Tech take out is $26,361.
Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Texas Tech University
The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for visual and performing arts students. It came in at #17 on the list. Located in the large city of Arlington, UT Arlington is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, visual and performing arts graduates from UT Arlington carry an average student debt load of $26,333.
Full Visual & Performing Arts at The University of Texas at Arlington Report
Austin Community College District came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Austin Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the city of Austin.
After completing their degree, visual and performing arts graduates from Austin Community College District carry an average student debt load of $14,840.
Full Visual & Performing Arts at Austin Community College District Report
South Mountain Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular visual and performing arts programs. South Mountain Community College is a small public school located in the city of Phoenix.
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With a ranking of #20, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for visual and performing arts students. University of Oklahoma is a very large public school located in the midsize suburb of Norman.
While working on their degree, visual and performing arts majors at University of Oklahoma accumulate an average of around $24,005 in student debt.
Full Visual & Performing Arts at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Report
With a ranking of #21, University of New Mexico - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for visual and performing arts students. Located in the city of Albuquerque, UNM is a public college with a very large student population.
After completing their degree, visual and performing arts graduates from UNM carry an average student debt load of $21,648.
Full Visual & Performing Arts at University of New Mexico - Main Campus Report
Grand Canyon University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular visual and performing arts programs. Grand Canyon University is a very large private for-profit school located in the large city of Phoenix.
While working on their degree, visual and performing arts majors at Grand Canyon University accumulate an average of around $26,524 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $214, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Visual & Performing Arts at Grand Canyon University Report
Stephen F Austin State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for visual and performing arts students. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in the town of Nacogdoches, SFASU is a public college with a large student population.
The average amount in student loans that visual and performing arts majors at SFASU take out is $24,788. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $184.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Edinburg, UT Rio Grande Valley is a public school with a very large student population.
Visual & Performing Arts majors at UT Rio Grande Valley take out an average of $15,256 in student loans while working on their egree.
Southern Methodist University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.
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Rest of the Top Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southwest Region
Additional Noteworthy Schools
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 Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southwest Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | San Jacinto Community College | Pasadena, TX |
| 36 | The University of Texas at El Paso | El Paso, TX |
| 37 | Mohave Community College | Kingman, AZ |
| 38 | Tulsa Technology Center | Tulsa, OK |
| 39 | Rice University | Houston, TX |
| 39 | Oklahoma State University - Main Campus | Stillwater, OK |
| 41 | Texas A&M University - Commerce | Commerce, TX |
| 42 | Texas Woman’s University | Denton, TX |
| 43 | GateWay Community College | Phoenix, AZ |
| 44 | El Paso Community College | El Paso, TX |
| 45 | Houston Community College | Houston, TX |
Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges by State
Explore the best visual and performing arts schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 2,294 |
| Texas | 7,696 |
| New Mexico | 493 |
| Oklahoma | 1,205 |
Majors Related to Visual & Performing Arts
Visual & Performing Arts Majors to Study
| 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 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 6,355 |
| Arts & Media Management | 4,788 |
| Dance | 3,288 |
| Other Visual Art | 912 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 119 |
| Community/Environmental/Socially-Engaged Art | 10 |
Majors Similar to Visual & Performing Arts
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 556,813 |
| English Language & Literature | 54,635 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33,333 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 27,459 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 19,993 |
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 Bonnielou2013.
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