by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Drexel. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 42 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Drexel among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, coming in at #161 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 161 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Pennsylvania | 12 of 54 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 35 of 213 |
The following degree levels are available for visual & performing arts at Drexel, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 251 |
| Master’s | 28 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at Drexel covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 118 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 84 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 46 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 12 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 8 |
| Dance | 7 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, Drexel University conferred 251 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Drexel is in the top 10% of the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 42 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Drexel report a median salary of $52,140 a year. This is below $83,624, the median for all majors at Drexel.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Drexel, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $26,212 in student loans. This is below $28,915, the typical median for all majors at Drexel.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,766 | $60,042 |
| Fees | $2,370 | $2,370 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 30% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Drexel were White. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drexel University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 160 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Graduate study is also available at Drexel. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 28 |
