by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at RPI, Rensselaer. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #11 out of 71 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are granted in visual & performing arts at RPI, Rensselaer, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute handed out 48 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
RPI, Rensselaer is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #11 out of 71 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from RPI, Rensselaer report a median salary of $71,567 a year. This is lower than $100,392, the median for all majors at RPI, Rensselaer.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at RPI, Rensselaer, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $24,975, the typical median for all majors at RPI, Rensselaer.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,100 | $62,500 |
| Fees | $1,578 | $1,578 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 73% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at RPI, Rensselaer were White. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 5 |
RPI, Rensselaer awarded 39 bachelor’s degrees in game and interactive media design in the latest year of data — 21% to women and 79% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (38%).
RPI, Rensselaer conferred 7 bachelor’s degrees in visual and performing arts, general recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).
RPI, Rensselaer conferred 2 bachelor’s degrees in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (50%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at RPI, Rensselaer. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
