by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at BGSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #14 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BGSU among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, ranked #431 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 431 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Ohio | 15 of 37 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 56 of 144 |
The table below lists every degree level available for visual & performing arts at BGSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 205 |
| Master’s | 99 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 31 |
The visual & performing arts field at BGSU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 98 |
| Music | 95 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 56 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 32 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 29 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 28 |
During the most recent reporting year, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus awarded 205 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
BGSU ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #14 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from BGSU report a median salary of $35,394 a year. This is below $53,424, the median for all majors at BGSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at BGSU, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $26,542 in student loans. This is higher than $25,567, the typical median for all majors at BGSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,776 | $19,393 |
| Fees | $2,507 | $2,507 |
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Among recent graduates, 32% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at BGSU are White. Roughly 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 168 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Graduate study is also available at BGSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 99 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 31 |
