by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at University of Missouri-Columbia. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks University of Missouri-Columbia as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, coming in at #58 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 58 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Missouri | 1 of 26 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 of 87 |
The following degree levels are granted in visual & performing arts at University of Missouri-Columbia, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 163 |
| Certificate | 4 |
| Master’s | 33 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at University of Missouri-Columbia includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 75 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 55 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 37 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 22 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 16 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 4 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Missouri-Columbia conferred 163 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
University of Missouri-Columbia 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 20 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at University of Missouri-Columbia go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,803 a year. This is lower than $65,467, the median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Missouri-Columbia, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $22,638 in student loans. This is above $21,658, the typical median for all majors at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,017 | $34,877 |
| Fees | $1,179 | $1,179 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 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 of Missouri-Columbia are White. Approximately 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Missouri-Columbia awarded 4 certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
University of Missouri-Columbia has not been ranked for visual & performing arts at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of visual & performing arts certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts certificate degree graduates at University of Missouri-Columbia are White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Missouri-Columbia with a certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at University of Missouri-Columbia. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 33 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 1 |
