by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at PLU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #14 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, PLU among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, coming in at #575 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 575 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Washington | 15 of 22 |
Here is each degree level offered in visual & performing arts at PLU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at PLU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 24 |
| Music | 14 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 13 |
During the most recent reporting year, Pacific Lutheran University awarded 51 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
PLU ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #14 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from PLU earn a median of $33,109 a year. This is below $64,629, the median for all majors at PLU.
To complete a bachelor’s at PLU, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $25,313 in student loans. This is higher than $23,675, the typical median for all majors at PLU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $46,816 | $50,096 |
| Fees | $820 | $820 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at PLU were White. Roughly 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
