by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at UNM. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNM as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, coming in at #662 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 662 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New Mexico | 1 of 8 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southwest Region | 56 of 102 |
Here is each degree level available for visual & performing arts at UNM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 189 |
| Master’s | 46 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at UNM breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 103 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 66 |
| Music | 33 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 19 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 9 |
| Dance | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of New Mexico-Main Campus handed out 189 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
UNM 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 4 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at UNM report a median salary of $32,210 a year. This is below $59,099, the median for all majors at UNM.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNM, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $19,752 in student loans. This is lower than $19,961, the typical median for all majors at UNM.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,604 | $31,422 |
| Fees | $1,638 | $1,638 |
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Among recent graduates, 48% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at UNM are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82 |
| White | 77 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Graduate study is also available at UNM. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 46 |
