Below are the key facts about this program at Mercyhurst University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #20 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level granted in visual & performing arts at Mercyhurst University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Mercyhurst University handed out 43 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Mercyhurst University ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #20 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Mercyhurst University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,690 a year. This is lower than $53,168, the median for all majors at Mercyhurst University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Mercyhurst University, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,614, the typical median for all majors at Mercyhurst University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,750 | $42,840 |
| Fees | $2,930 | $2,930 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 16% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Mercyhurst University are White. Approximately 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mercyhurst University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Mercyhurst University awarded 15 bachelor’s degrees in dance, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
Mercyhurst University granted 15 bachelor’s degrees in interior design in the latest year of data — 87% to women and 13% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (80%).
Mercyhurst University awarded 8 bachelor’s degrees in graphic design in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Mercyhurst University granted 3 bachelor’s degrees in music, general in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
Mercyhurst University awarded 2 bachelor’s degrees in fine/studio arts, general recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
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