by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are offered in visual & performing arts at NSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 52 |
| Master’s | 21 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana conferred 52 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
NSU is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at NSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,400 a year. This is below $54,388, the median for all majors at NSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at NSU, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $22,568 in student loans. This is below $27,418, the typical median for all majors at NSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Fees | $3,684 | $3,684 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 29% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at NSU were White. Roughly 63% of graduates fell into 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NSU conferred 16 bachelor’s degrees in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
NSU conferred 15 bachelor’s degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the latest year of data — 93% to women and 7% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
NSU awarded 14 bachelor’s degrees in fine/studio arts, general in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
NSU awarded 4 bachelor’s degrees in musical theatre recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
NSU granted 3 bachelor’s completions in dance, general recently — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
Graduate study is also available at NSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 21 |
