by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NAU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NAU among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, coming in at #173 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 173 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Arizona | 3 of 19 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southwest Region | 11 of 102 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in visual & performing arts at NAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 180 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at NAU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 102 |
| Music | 28 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 21 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 20 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, Northern Arizona University handed out 180 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
NAU ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NAU earn a median of $39,458 a year. This is lower than $58,050, the median for all majors at NAU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NAU, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $20,719 in student loans. This is below $21,833, the typical median for all majors at NAU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,650 | $18,795 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,249 |
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Among recent graduates, 27% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU were White. Approximately 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 18 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Arizona University conferred 2 certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
NAU is not yet ranked for visual & performing arts at the certificate level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a certificate degree in visual & performing arts from NAU identified as women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts certificate degree graduates at NAU were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at NAU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 2 |
