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The bachelor's program at USD was ranked #412 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #1 in South Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Graduate Degree Schools | 154 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Master’s Degree Schools | 155 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 412 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of South Dakota handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from USD. This makes it the #227 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USD was $376 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $259 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,773 | $11,283 |
| Fees | $1,659 | $1,659 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,060 | $9,060 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,947 | $4,947 |
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Of the 36 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Visual & Performing Arts from USD in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
USD does not offer an online option for its visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USD Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students graduated with a master's degree in visual & performing arts from USD. About 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at USD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students 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 | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students earned a associate's degree in visual & performing arts from USD. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at USD are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at University of South Dakota.
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 |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 18 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 16 |
| Music | 14 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 5 |
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