by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UT Austin. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 60 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level granted in visual & performing arts at UT Austin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 399 |
| Certificate | 32 |
| Master’s | 102 |
| Doctoral | 56 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, The University of Texas at Austin conferred 399 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
UT Austin is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 60 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UT Austin earn a median of $52,340 a year. This is lower than $77,647, the median for all majors at UT Austin.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UT Austin, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $24,011 in student loans. This is higher than $21,285, the typical median for all majors at UT Austin.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,752 | $44,908 |
Learn more about UT Austin tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 30% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Austin are White. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 62 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 113 |
| White | 169 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 25 |
UT Austin conferred 73 bachelor’s completions in digital arts in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (36%).
UT Austin awarded 66 bachelor’s degrees in fine/studio arts, general in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (55%).
UT Austin granted 49 bachelor’s completions in design and visual communications, general in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (33%).
UT Austin awarded 48 bachelor’s degrees in music, general recently — 44% to women and 56% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (40%).
UT Austin granted 37 bachelor’s completions in theatre and dance in the latest year of data — 59% to women and 41% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%).
UT Austin granted 34 bachelor’s degrees in art history, criticism and conservation in the latest year of data — 91% to women and 9% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (71%).
UT Austin granted 21 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 52% to women and 48% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (38%).
UT Austin conferred 20 bachelor’s completions in dance, general in the most recent reporting year — 90% to women and 10% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (45%).
UT Austin conferred 15 bachelor’s degrees in interior design recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
UT Austin awarded 14 bachelor’s completions in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 86% to women and 14% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).
UT Austin conferred 9 bachelor’s degrees in acting in the most recent reporting year — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (56%).
UT Austin conferred 8 bachelor’s degrees in art/art studies, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (38%).
UT Austin conferred 3 bachelor’s completions in jazz/jazz studies recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
UT Austin conferred 2 bachelor’s completions in music theory and composition in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin conferred 32 certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
UT Austin has not been ranked for visual & performing arts at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 16% of visual & performing arts certificate degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts certificate degree graduates at UT Austin were Asian. About 59% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UT Austin conferred 32 certificate completions in design and applied arts, other recently — 84% to women and 16% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (59%).
Graduate study is also available at UT Austin. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 102 |
| Doctoral | 56 |
