Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how SOU compares to other colleges that offer visual & performing arts.
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SOU is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts. Specifically, it ranked #663 out of 1,185 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #115 in Far Western.
During the most recent reporting year, Southern Oregon University handed out 85 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SOU earn a median of $26,543 a year. This is below $49,045, the median for all majors at SOU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at SOU, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $21,750 in student loans. This is below $24,981, the typical median for all majors at SOU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,045 | $29,295 |
| Fees | $2,592 | $2,592 |
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Among recent graduates, 47% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at SOU were White. About 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Oregon University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at SOU were White. About 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Oregon University with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Southern Oregon University.
The visual & performing arts program at SOU offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 60 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 22 |
| Music | 19 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 18 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 7 |