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The bachelor's program at Purchase College was ranked #109 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #18 in New York.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purchase College handed out 486 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 416 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from Purchase College. This makes it the #182 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Purchase College was $708 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $295 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Fees | $1,883 | $1,883 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,400 | $15,400 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,450 | $3,450 |
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The visual & performing arts program at Purchase College awarded 486 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 37% of these degrees went to men with the other 63% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purchase College with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 107 |
| White | 265 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 32 |
Online degrees for the Purchase College visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Purchase College Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students graduated with a master's degree in visual & performing arts from Purchase College. About 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purchase College with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Purchase College.
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 149 |
| Music | 74 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 70 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 65 |
| Dance | 56 |
| Arts & Media Management | 43 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 36 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 29 |
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