by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at University at Buffalo. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #14 out of 71 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates University at Buffalo highly for visual & performing arts, placing at #155 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 155 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New York | 12 of 100 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 32 of 213 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in visual & performing arts at University at Buffalo, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 160 |
| Master’s | 27 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
The visual & performing arts field at University at Buffalo breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 65 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 64 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 23 |
| Music | 21 |
| Dance | 13 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 3 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 2 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University at Buffalo conferred 160 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
University at Buffalo ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #14 out of 71 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University at Buffalo earn a median of $35,499 a year. This is below $66,344, the median for all majors at University at Buffalo.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University at Buffalo, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $22,786 in student loans. This is higher than $22,232, the typical median for all majors at University at Buffalo.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $27,670 |
| Fees | $3,866 | $3,866 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 44% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at University at Buffalo were White. Roughly 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University at Buffalo with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 91 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 14 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University at Buffalo. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 27 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 5 |
