by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how NKU ranks among other schools offering degrees in visual & performing arts.
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NKU holds a strong position among schools offering visual & performing arts. In particular, it placed #543 out of 1,185 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Kentucky.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Kentucky University handed out 103 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NKU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,796 a year. This is below $63,438, the median for all majors at NKU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NKU, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $24,752 in student loans. This is below $25,762, the typical median for all majors at NKU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,008 | $21,528 |
| Fees | $384 | $384 |
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Among recent graduates, 36% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at NKU are White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Here are the demographics of the visual & performing arts majors at Northern Kentucky University.
This visual & performing arts program at NKU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 46 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 12 |
| Music | 8 |