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The bachelor's program at MDC was ranked #334 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #10 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools | 38 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 334 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 358 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Miami Dade College handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at MDC was $403 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $118 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,987 | $7,947 |
| Fees | $851 | $1,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
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The visual & performing arts program at MDC awarded 74 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 69% of these degrees went to men with the other 31% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Miami Dade College with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
MDC does not offer an online option for its visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MDC Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 161 visual & performing arts majors earned their associate's degree from MDC. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Miami Dade College with a associate's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 108 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Miami Dade College.
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 148 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 58 |
| Music | 33 |