by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at TCU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 42 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, TCU among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, coming in at #107 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 107 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Texas | 4 of 62 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southwest Region | 5 of 102 |
Here is each degree level offered in visual & performing arts at TCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 132 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at TCU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 45 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 41 |
| Music | 36 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 16 |
| Dance | 13 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Texas Christian University handed out 132 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
TCU is in the top 5% of the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 42 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from TCU report a median salary of $48,580 a year. This is below $77,866, the median for all majors at TCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at TCU, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $25,250 in student loans. This is above $22,960, the typical median for all majors at TCU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $51,570 | $61,650 |
| Fees | $90 | $90 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 20% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at TCU were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Christian University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 88 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at TCU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 15 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 4 |
