by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ECU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level offered in visual & performing arts at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 185 |
| Master’s | 25 |
During the most recent reporting year, East Carolina University conferred 185 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
ECU is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at ECU earn a median of $35,224 a year. This is below $61,153, the median for all majors at ECU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ECU, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $26,250 in student loans. This is above $24,742, the typical median for all majors at ECU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
Learn more about ECU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 29% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU were White. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 130 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 16 |
ECU conferred 89 bachelor’s completions in fine/studio arts, general recently — 69% to women and 31% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (63%).
ECU awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 77% to women and 23% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (69%).
ECU conferred 23 bachelor’s degrees in music, general recently — 39% to women and 61% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (78%).
ECU awarded 19 bachelor’s completions in dance, general recently — 95% to women and 5% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (89%).
ECU conferred 19 bachelor’s degrees in interior design in the latest year of data — 89% to women and 11% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (79%).
Graduate study is also available at ECU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 25 |
