by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how UK ranks among other schools offering degrees in visual arts.
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The bachelor's program at UK was ranked #17 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual arts list. It is also ranked #1 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best General Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Kentucky handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in general visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 84% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
Visual Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UK go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,343 a year. This is higher than $25,063, which is the national median for all visual arts bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UK was $1,336 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $495 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,849 | $32,043 |
| Fees | $1,363 | $1,363 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,242 | $15,242 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,444 | $5,444 |
Learn more about UK tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of visual arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Kentucky with a bachelor's in visual arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the UK visual arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UK Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual arts majors at University of Kentucky.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 72 |
| Arts & Media Management | 50 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 31 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 20 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 19 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.