by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how USD stacks up against peers offering visual & performing arts.
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USD is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts. More specifically it was ranked #137 out of 244 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of South Dakota handed out 29 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at USD report a median salary of $33,377 a year. This is lower than $60,001, the median for all majors at USD.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at USD, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,051, the typical median for all majors at USD.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,659 | $1,659 |
Learn more about USD tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of visual & performing arts associate’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts associate’s degree graduates at USD are Asian. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a associate’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Among recent graduates, 34% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at USD are White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at USD were White. Roughly 73% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of South Dakota with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the visual & performing arts majors at University of South Dakota.
The visual & performing arts program at USD includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 19 |
| Music | 17 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 10 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 8 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1 |