by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how GWU ranks among other schools offering degrees in visual & performing arts.
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In the most recent year for which we have data, George Washington University conferred 73 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from GWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,279 a year. This is below $92,364, the median for all majors at GWU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,780 | $67,420 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
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Among recent graduates, 26% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at GWU were White. Approximately 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 26% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at GWU are White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Washington University with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at George Washington University.
The visual & performing arts program at GWU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 52 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 40 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 25 |
| Music | 10 |
| Dance | 4 |