by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Suffolk University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #17 out of 35 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Suffolk University highly for visual & performing arts.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Massachusetts | 17 of 42 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 33 of 73 |
Here is each degree level available for visual & performing arts at Suffolk University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 71 |
| Master’s | 4 |
This visual & performing arts field at Suffolk University includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 45 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 20 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 9 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Suffolk University conferred 71 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Suffolk University ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #17 out of 35 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 17 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 33 |
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Suffolk University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,562 a year. This is lower than $72,013, the median for all majors at Suffolk University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Suffolk University, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,670, the typical median for all majors at Suffolk University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,242 | $46,954 |
| Fees | $596 | $596 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 24% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Suffolk University are White. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Suffolk University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 8 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Suffolk University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 4 |
