by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Vanderbilt University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are available for visual & performing arts at Vanderbilt University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 92 |
| Master’s | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Vanderbilt University conferred 92 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University report a median salary of $65,261 a year. This is lower than $102,170, the median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Vanderbilt University, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $21,500 in student loans. This is higher than $13,975, the typical median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,840 | $65,008 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
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Among recent graduates, 42% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were White. About 41% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Vanderbilt University conferred 17 bachelor’s completions in stringed instruments in the most recent reporting year — 53% to women and 47% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (59%).
Vanderbilt University conferred 16 bachelor’s degrees in film/cinema/media studies recently — 81% to women and 19% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
Vanderbilt University conferred 11 bachelor’s completions in fine/studio arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (27%).
Vanderbilt University granted 10 bachelor’s completions in music, general in the latest year of data — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (60%).
Vanderbilt University conferred 8 bachelor’s degrees in art history, criticism and conservation recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (38%).
Vanderbilt University awarded 8 bachelor’s degrees in brass instruments in the latest year of data — 12% to women and 88% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
Vanderbilt University awarded 6 bachelor’s completions in voice and opera in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
Vanderbilt University awarded 6 bachelor’s degrees in woodwind instruments in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
Vanderbilt University granted 3 bachelor’s degrees in keyboard instruments in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (33%).
Vanderbilt University conferred 3 bachelor’s degrees in music theory and composition in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (33%).
Vanderbilt University awarded 2 bachelor’s degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (50%).
Vanderbilt University conferred 2 bachelor’s degrees in music, other recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (50%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Vanderbilt University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 3 |
