by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Queens. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #41 out of 71 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Queens highly for visual & performing arts, coming in at #539 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 539 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New York | 49 of 100 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 114 of 213 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in visual & performing arts at Queens, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 224 |
| Master’s | 33 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
This visual & performing arts field at Queens breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 118 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 52 |
| Music | 46 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 27 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, CUNY Queens College awarded 224 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Queens holds a strong position among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #41 out of 71 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Queens go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,985 a year. This is below $60,081, the median for all majors at Queens.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Queens, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $15,222 in student loans. This is above $12,157, the typical median for all majors at Queens.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $608 | $608 |
Find out more about Queens tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 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 Queens were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Queens College with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 59 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at Queens. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 33 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 3 |
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