by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at SPU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #5 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SPU among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, ranked #212 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 212 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Washington | 6 of 22 |
Here is each degree level granted in visual & performing arts at SPU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 57 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at SPU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 26 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 9 |
| Music | 9 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 8 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Seattle Pacific University conferred 57 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
SPU ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SPU earn a median of $68,201 a year. This is below $72,555, the median for all majors at SPU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SPU, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $26,000 in student loans. This is above $25,188, the typical median for all majors at SPU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,100 | $39,492 |
| Fees | $915 | $915 |
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Among recent graduates, 18% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at SPU were White. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle Pacific University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
