by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how SU stacks up against peers offering visual & performing arts.
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SU holds a strong position among schools offering visual & performing arts. More specifically it was ranked #724 out of 1,185 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #19 in Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Shenandoah University conferred 100 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from SU earn a median of $29,037 a year. This is lower than $75,461, the median for all majors at SU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SU, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $26,250 in student loans. This is higher than $26,005, the typical median for all majors at SU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,140 | $35,460 |
| Fees | $1,490 | $1,490 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at SU are White. About 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shenandoah University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
In the most recent graduating class, 39% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at SU were White. About 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shenandoah University with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 37% of visual & performing arts doctoral degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts doctoral degree graduates at SU are White. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shenandoah University with a doctoral in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the visual & performing arts majors at Shenandoah University.
The visual & performing arts program at SU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 80 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 44 |
| Dance | 15 |
| Arts & Media Management | 7 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 2 |