by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at CWU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks CWU as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, placing at #272 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 272 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Washington | 7 of 22 |
The following degree levels are offered in visual & performing arts at CWU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 125 |
| Master’s | 48 |
The visual & performing arts field at CWU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 74 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 51 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 26 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 18 |
| Dance | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Central Washington University handed out 125 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
CWU ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CWU report a median salary of $32,649 a year. This is below $54,307, the median for all majors at CWU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CWU, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $24,688 in student loans. This is above $22,038, the typical median for all majors at CWU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,656 | $25,340 |
| Fees | $2,186 | $2,186 |
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Among recent graduates, 47% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at CWU are White. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 18 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at CWU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 48 |
