by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UNLV. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNLV highly for visual & performing arts, coming in at #518 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 518 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Nevada | 2 of 5 |
The following degree levels are available for visual & performing arts at UNLV, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 354 |
| Certificate | 8 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
This visual & performing arts field at UNLV covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 92 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 84 |
| Music | 74 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 69 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 50 |
| Dance | 25 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nevada-Las Vegas handed out 354 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
UNLV is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UNLV go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,983 a year. This is lower than $60,972, the median for all majors at UNLV.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNLV, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $23,883 in student loans. This is above $21,181, the typical median for all majors at UNLV.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,949 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $839 | $839 |
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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 UNLV are White. Roughly 32% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Las Vegas with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 45 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 106 |
| White | 115 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 54 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nevada-Las Vegas conferred 8 certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
UNLV has not been ranked for visual & performing arts at the certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 12% of visual & performing arts certificate degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts certificate degree graduates at UNLV were White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Las Vegas with a certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at UNLV. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 21 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 11 |
