Below are the key facts about this program at ETSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 21 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 ETSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 95 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, East Tennessee State University handed out 95 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
ETSU is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at ETSU report a median salary of $25,210 a year. This is lower than $58,402, the median for all majors at ETSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ETSU, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $22,042 in student loans. This is higher than $21,301, the typical median for all majors at ETSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,486 | $11,630 |
| Fees | $2,096 | $2,096 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 28% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at ETSU were White. Roughly 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
ETSU awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in art/art studies, general recently — 91% to women and 9% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (83%).
ETSU granted 21 bachelor’s degrees in interior design in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (76%).
ETSU granted 19 bachelor’s completions in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general recently — 63% to women and 37% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (84%).
ETSU granted 14 bachelor’s completions in music, general in the latest year of data — 43% to women and 57% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (86%).
ETSU awarded 9 bachelor’s degrees in graphic design recently — 89% to women and 11% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (56%).
ETSU conferred 9 bachelor’s degrees in musicology and ethnomusicology in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (78%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ETSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |