2023 Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Plains States Region
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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 Plains States Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 219 schools in the Plains States Region to see which programs were the most popular 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 Plains States Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for visual and performing arts majors pursuing a .
Top 25 Most Popular Plains States Region Schools in Visual & Performing Arts
Our analysis found University of Minnesota - Twin Cities to be the most popular school for visual and performing arts students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a very large student population.
On average, visual and performing arts graduates from UMN Twin Cities take out $21,530 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $281, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Visual & Performing Arts at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Report
Out of the 219 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Iowa landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public college with a very large student population.
On average, visual and performing arts graduates from Iowa take out $25,006 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $309.
The excellent programs at University of Kansas helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best visual and performing arts schools in the Plains States Region . Located in the city of Lawrence, KU is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, visual and performing arts majors at KU accumulate an average of around $25,075 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $273.
Out of the 219 schools in the Plains States Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Iowa State University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Iowa State is a very large public school located in the city of Ames.
While working on their degree, visual and performing arts majors at Iowa State accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $262.
Full Visual & Performing Arts at Iowa State University Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Missouri State University - Springfield. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Plains States Region list. Missouri State is a very large public school located in the city of Springfield.
After completing their degree, visual and performing arts graduates from Missouri State carry an average student debt load of $26,083. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $162.
Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Missouri State University - Springfield
With a ranking of #6, University of Missouri - Kansas City did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for visual and performing arts students. Located in the large city of Kansas City, UMKC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that visual and performing arts majors at UMKC take out is $21,073.
With a ranking of #7, University of Nebraska - Lincoln did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for visual and performing arts students. Located in the large city of Lincoln, UNL is a public school with a very large student population.
On average, visual and performing arts graduates from UNL take out $22,957 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $209.
Full Visual & Performing Arts at University of Nebraska - Lincoln Report
Webster University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for visual and performing arts students. It came in at #8 on the list. Webster is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.
The average amount in student loans that visual and performing arts majors at Webster take out is $23,917.
Washington University in St Louis landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular visual and performing arts programs. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
Visual & Performing Arts majors at WUSTL take out an average of $15,808 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Wichita 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 #10 on the list. Located in the city of Wichita, WSU is a public college with a large student population.
Visual & Performing Arts majors at WSU take out an average of $26,996 in student loans while working on their egree.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Plains States Region list. Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Minneapolis.
The average amount in student loans that visual and performing arts majors at Minneapolis Community and Technical College take out is $24,174.
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University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for visual and performing arts students. It came in at #12 on the list. Mizzou is a fairly large public school located in the city of Columbia.
Visual & Performing Arts majors at Mizzou take out an average of $24,154 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $222.
Full Visual & Performing Arts at University of Missouri - Columbia Report
With a ranking of #13, University of Northern Iowa did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for visual and performing arts students. Located in the city of Cedar Falls, UNI is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
While working on their degree, visual and performing arts majors at UNI accumulate an average of around $22,883 in student debt.
Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at University of Northern Iowa
With a ranking of #14, Kansas City Art Institute did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for visual and performing arts students. Located in the large city of Kansas City, Kansas City Art Institute is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
The average amount in student loans that visual and performing arts majors at Kansas City Art Institute take out is $27,667. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $303.
Full Visual & Performing Arts at Kansas City Art Institute Report
Minneapolis College of Art and Design did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for visual and performing arts students. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, MCAD is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
The average amount in student loans that visual and performing arts majors at MCAD take out is $27,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $323.
Kansas State University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Plains States Region list. K -State is a very large public school located in the small city of Manhattan.
On average, visual and performing arts graduates from K -State take out $26,977 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $219.
With a ranking of #17, University of Nebraska at Omaha did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for visual and performing arts students. UNOMAHA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Omaha.
After completing their degree, visual and performing arts graduates from UNOMAHA carry an average student debt load of $26,000. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $124.
Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at University of Nebraska at Omaha
Metropolitan Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the city of Omaha, MCC is a public college with a large student population.
After completing their degree, visual and performing arts graduates from MCC carry an average student debt load of $12,098.
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With a ranking of #18, St Olaf College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for visual and performing arts students. St. Olaf is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Northfield.
The average amount in student loans that visual and performing arts majors at St. Olaf take out is $22,156.
University of Central Missouri ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the distant town of Warrensburg, UCM is a public college with a large student population.
Visual & Performing Arts majors at UCM take out an average of $26,490 in student loans while working on their egree.
Minnesota State University - Mankato did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for visual and performing arts students. It came in at #21 on the list. Minnesota State Mankato is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Mankato.
After completing their degree, visual and performing arts graduates from Minnesota State Mankato carry an average student debt load of $24,736.
Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Minnesota State University - Mankato
Des Moines Area 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 #22 on the list. Located in the suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public school with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that visual and performing arts majors at DMACC take out is $14,167.
University of Minnesota - Duluth landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular visual and performing arts programs. UMN Duluth is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Duluth.
After completing their degree, visual and performing arts graduates from UMN Duluth carry an average student debt load of $24,202.
Full Visual & Performing Arts at University of Minnesota - Duluth Report
Johnson County Community College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the midsize city of Overland Park, JCCC is a public college with a large student population.
Visual & Performing Arts majors at JCCC take out an average of $11,449 in student loans while working on their egree.
Full Visual & Performing Arts at Johnson County Community College Report
Lindenwood University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for visual and performing arts students. It came in at #25 on the list. Lindenwood University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Saint Charles.
While working on their degree, visual and performing arts majors at Lindenwood University accumulate an average of around $27,938 in student debt.
Full Visual & Performing Arts at Lindenwood University Report
Rest of the Top Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Plains States Region
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 Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Plains States Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Luther College | Decorah, IA |
| 35 | Drake University | Des Moines, IA |
| 36 | Bellevue University | Bellevue, NE |
| 36 | University of South Dakota | Vermillion, SD |
| 38 | Saint Louis Community College | Saint Louis, MO |
| 39 | Saint Cloud State University | Saint Cloud, MN |
| 39 | University of Missouri - St Louis | Saint Louis, MO |
| 39 | Augsburg University | Minneapolis, MN |
| 42 | Stephens College | Columbia, MO |
| 43 | Central Community College | Grand Island, NE |
Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges by State
Explore the best visual and performing arts schools for a specific state in the Plains States region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 920 |
| Minnesota | 1,711 |
| Iowa | 1,309 |
| South Dakota | 188 |
| Missouri | 1,911 |
| Nebraska | 727 |
| North Dakota | 160 |
Visual & Performing Arts Related Majors
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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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