by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at College of Charleston. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, College of Charleston as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, ranked #284 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 284 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in South Carolina | 4 of 17 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 45 of 247 |
Here is each degree level granted in visual & performing arts at College of Charleston, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 146 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 7 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at College of Charleston covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 57 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 41 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 27 |
| Music | 19 |
| Dance | 9 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, College of Charleston handed out 146 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
College of Charleston is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at College of Charleston go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,794 a year. This is below $49,595, the median for all majors at College of Charleston.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at College of Charleston, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $23,439 in student loans. This is lower than $24,733, the typical median for all majors at College of Charleston.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,518 | $37,836 |
| Fees | $460 | $460 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 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 College of Charleston are White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at College of Charleston. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 7 |
