Below are the key facts about this program at Cornell University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 71 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level available for visual & performing arts at Cornell University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Cornell University handed out 52 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Cornell 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 71 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at Cornell University earn a median of $63,028 a year. This is lower than $118,994, the median for all majors at Cornell University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cornell University, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $17,153 in student loans. This is above $15,005, the typical median for all majors at Cornell University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,286 | $68,380 |
| Fees | $934 | $934 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Cornell University are White. About 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Cornell University conferred 26 bachelor’s completions in fine/studio arts, general in the latest year of data — 77% to women and 23% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (27%).
Cornell University conferred 10 bachelor’s degrees in visual and performing arts, other in the latest year of data — 70% to women and 30% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (60%).
Cornell University granted 9 bachelor’s degrees in music, general in the latest year of data — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (33%).
Cornell University granted 7 bachelor’s completions in art history, criticism and conservation in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (43%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Cornell University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 8 |