by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at BSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BSU highly for visual & performing arts, coming in at #251 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 251 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Indiana | 5 of 18 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 31 of 144 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in visual & performing arts at BSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 182 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 31 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at BSU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 62 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 61 |
| Music | 48 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 40 |
| Dance | 15 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Ball State University awarded 182 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
BSU is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from BSU earn a median of $34,615 a year. This is below $53,575, the median for all majors at BSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BSU, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $24,207 in student loans. This is below $24,488, the typical median for all majors at BSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,628 | $27,496 |
| Fees | $2,134 | $2,134 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 21% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at BSU are White. About 76% of graduates 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 | 7 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 139 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Ball State University handed out 1 certificate degree in visual & performing arts.
BSU is not yet ranked for visual & performing arts at the certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a certificate degree in visual & performing arts from BSU were women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts certificate degree graduates at BSU were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ball State University with a certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 31 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 1 |
