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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #391 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #5 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 141 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 151 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from UofM. This makes it the #122 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts in 2022, making the school the #47 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UofM was $540 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $355 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,520 | $12,960 |
| Fees | $1,824 | $1,824 |
| Books and Supplies | $920 | $920 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,344 | $10,344 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,462 | $6,462 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 40% of visual & performing arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UofM does not offer an online option for its visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UofM Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 41 visual & performing arts majors earned their master's degree from UofM. Of these graduates, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UofM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at University of Memphis.
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 81 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 64 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 36 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.