by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at ISU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are granted in visual & performing arts at ISU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 271 |
| Master’s | 23 |
During the most recent reporting year, Iowa State University conferred 271 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
ISU is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from ISU report a median salary of $53,988 a year. This is below $64,577, the median for all majors at ISU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ISU, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $23,319, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,324 | $27,346 |
| Fees | $1,535 | $1,535 |
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Among recent graduates, 34% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. About 74% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Iowa State University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 200 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 43 |
ISU granted 85 bachelor’s degrees in graphic design recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (74%).
ISU granted 68 bachelor’s completions in industrial and product design recently — 37% to women and 63% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (66%).
ISU conferred 57 bachelor’s degrees in interior design in the latest year of data — 93% to women and 7% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (88%).
ISU awarded 35 bachelor’s completions in design and visual communications, general in the latest year of data — 89% to women and 11% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (66%).
ISU awarded 16 bachelor’s completions in visual and performing arts, general in the latest year of data — 44% to women and 56% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
ISU granted 10 bachelor’s degrees in music, general in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (70%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at ISU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 23 |
