by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Pepperdine University ranks among other schools offering degrees in visual & performing arts.
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Pepperdine University holds a strong position among schools offering visual & performing arts. In particular, it placed #22 out of 1,185 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in California.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Pepperdine University awarded 53 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Pepperdine University report a median salary of $41,736 a year. This is lower than $84,035, the median for all majors at Pepperdine University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Pepperdine University, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $19,500 in student loans. This is lower than $23,851, the typical median for all majors at Pepperdine University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $59,450 | $69,130 |
| Fees | $788 | $788 |
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Among recent graduates, 38% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Pepperdine University are White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pepperdine University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at Pepperdine University were White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pepperdine University with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Pepperdine University.
This visual & performing arts program at Pepperdine University includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 22 |
| Arts & Media Management | 16 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 12 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 8 |
| Music | 2 |