Below are the key facts about this program at Brown University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Brown University among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, coming in at #46 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 46 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Rhode Island | 1 of 7 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the New England Region | 11 of 84 |
Here is each degree level offered in visual & performing arts at Brown University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 117 |
| Master’s | 10 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at Brown University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 80 |
| Music | 33 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 21 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Brown University conferred 117 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Brown University is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Brown University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,377 a year. This is lower than $105,517, the median for all majors at Brown University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Brown University, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $17,300 in student loans. This is above $13,025, the typical median for all majors at Brown University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,944 | $68,612 |
| Fees | $2,700 | $2,700 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 35% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Brown University were White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brown University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Graduate study is also available at Brown University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 10 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 7 |