by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Kansas. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Kansas as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, ranked #323 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 323 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Kansas | 6 of 9 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Plains States Region | 34 of 87 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in visual & performing arts at University of Kansas, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 193 |
| Certificate | 15 |
| Master’s | 36 |
| Doctoral | 31 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
The visual & performing arts field at University of Kansas breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 71 |
| Music | 70 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 60 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 51 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 19 |
| Dance | 9 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Kansas conferred 193 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
University of Kansas is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Kansas report a median salary of $36,019 a year. This is below $65,918, the median for all majors at University of Kansas.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Kansas, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $24,370 in student loans. This is above $23,577, the typical median for all majors at University of Kansas.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,092 | $29,298 |
| Fees | $1,134 | $1,134 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 39% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 61% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Kansas were White. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 146 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Kansas handed out 15 certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
University of Kansas has not been ranked for visual & performing arts at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 53% of visual & performing arts certificate degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts certificate degree graduates at University of Kansas were White. Approximately 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kansas with a certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at University of Kansas. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 36 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 31 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 5 |
