Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how AU stacks up against peers offering visual & performing arts.
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AU ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts. Specifically, it ranked #683 out of 1,185 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in South Carolina.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Anderson University awarded 70 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from AU report a median salary of $39,993 a year. This is below $53,499, the median for all majors at AU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at AU, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $26,290 in student loans. This is lower than $28,034, the typical median for all majors at AU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $27,480 | $34,020 |
| Fees | $950 | $950 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at AU were White. Roughly 87% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Anderson University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the visual & performing arts majors at Anderson University.
The visual & performing arts program at AU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 24 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 21 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 10 |
| Dance | 7 |
| Music | 5 |
| Arts & Media Management | 3 |