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The bachelor's program at NSU was ranked #594 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #6 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 518 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 594 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 70 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from NSU. This makes it the #266 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at NSU paid an average of $420 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Fees | $3,684 | $3,684 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,617 | $10,617 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,924 | $5,924 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 72 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in visual & performing arts from NSU. About 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
NSU 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 NSU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 students earned a master's degree in visual & performing arts from NSU. About 25% of these graduates were women and the other 75% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
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 |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 24 |
| Music | 24 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 22 |
| Dance | 10 |
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