Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how Buffalo State University compares to other colleges that offer visual & performing arts.
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Buffalo State University ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts. In particular, it placed #366 out of 1,185 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #32 in New York.
During the most recent reporting year, SUNY Buffalo State University awarded 77 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Buffalo State University earn a median of $37,912 a year. This is lower than $46,567, the median for all majors at Buffalo State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Buffalo State University, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $22,405 in student loans. This is below $25,326, the typical median for all majors at Buffalo State University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $18,190 |
| Fees | $1,463 | $1,463 |
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Among recent graduates, 31% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Buffalo State University are White. Approximately 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Buffalo State University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
All of the 22 students who graduated with a master’s degree in visual & performing arts from Buffalo State University identified as women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at Buffalo State University are White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from SUNY Buffalo State University with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at SUNY Buffalo State University.
This visual & performing arts program at Buffalo State University includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 45 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 35 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 9 |
| Music | 6 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 4 |