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UofSC is in the top 10% of the country for visual & performing arts. More specifically it was ranked #65 out of 641 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Carolina - Columbia handed out 222 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 259 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from UofSC. This makes it the #122 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 15 students received their doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts in 2022, making the school the #41 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UofSC paid an average of $1,439 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $512 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,288 | $34,543 |
| Fees | $400 | $400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,226 | $1,226 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,558 | $12,558 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,505 | $5,505 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 46% of visual & performing arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 140 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Online degrees for the UofSC visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UofSC Online Learning page.
The visual & performing arts program at UofSC awarded 33 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 42% of these degrees went to men with the other 58% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UofSC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Carolina - Columbia with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at University of South Carolina - Columbia.
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 |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 105 |
| Music | 102 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 48 |
| Dance | 15 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 15 |
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