by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at U of Michigan. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level granted in visual & performing arts at U of Michigan, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 426 |
| Master’s | 95 |
| Doctoral | 36 |
| Professional Certificate | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor handed out 426 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
U of Michigan is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from U of Michigan report a median salary of $39,392 a year. This is lower than $92,481, the median for all majors at U of Michigan.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at U of Michigan, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $19,818 in student loans. This is above $19,108, the typical median for all majors at U of Michigan.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,850 | $62,749 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
Learn more about U of Michigan tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at U of Michigan were White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 263 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 39 |
U of Michigan granted 140 bachelor’s degrees in art/art studies, general recently — 84% to women and 16% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (59%).
U of Michigan awarded 87 bachelor’s completions in film/cinema/media studies recently — 54% to women and 46% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (69%).
U of Michigan awarded 72 bachelor’s degrees in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 43% to women and 57% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (61%).
U of Michigan conferred 38 bachelor’s degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 58% to women and 42% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (58%).
U of Michigan conferred 23 bachelor’s degrees in art history, criticism and conservation recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (61%).
U of Michigan awarded 21 bachelor’s completions in musical theatre recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
U of Michigan conferred 8 bachelor’s degrees in dance, general recently — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (38%).
U of Michigan conferred 7 bachelor’s completions in technical theatre/theatre design and technology in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%).
U of Michigan awarded 7 bachelor’s degrees in music, general in the most recent reporting year — 14% to women and 86% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (43%).
U of Michigan conferred 6 bachelor’s degrees in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
U of Michigan awarded 6 bachelor’s degrees in visual and performing arts, other in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (83%).
U of Michigan conferred 5 bachelor’s degrees in jazz/jazz studies in the latest year of data — 20% to women and 80% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (40%).
U of Michigan granted 5 bachelor’s degrees in music history, literature, and theory in the latest year of data — 20% to women and 80% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (80%).
U of Michigan awarded 1 bachelor’s degree in industrial and product design in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at U of Michigan. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 95 |
| Doctoral | 36 |
| Professional Certificate | 6 |
