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The bachelor's program at Ball State was ranked #154 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #5 in Indiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ball State University handed out 219 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 190 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from Ball State. This makes it the #159 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts in 2022, making the school the #65 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Ball State paid an average of $1,118 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $336 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,688 | $26,696 |
| Fees | $2,070 | $2,070 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,360 | $1,360 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,064 | $12,064 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,552 | $2,552 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 32% of visual & performing arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Ball State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 166 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Ball State does not offer an online option for its visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Ball State Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 visual & performing arts majors earned their master's degree from Ball State. Of these graduates, 27% were men and 73% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Ball State University.
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 85 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 74 |
| Music | 51 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 37 |
| Dance | 10 |
| Arts & Media Management | 3 |
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