by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at VCU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #9 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks VCU among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, placing at #317 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 317 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Virginia | 9 of 25 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 53 of 247 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in visual & performing arts at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 671 |
| Master’s | 42 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
This visual & performing arts field at VCU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 365 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 108 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 92 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 66 |
| Music | 41 |
| Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | 27 |
| Dance | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 671 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
VCU holds a strong position among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from VCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,842 a year. This is lower than $64,528, the median for all majors at VCU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at VCU, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $24,384 in student loans. This is higher than $23,820, the typical median for all majors at VCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $35,674 |
| Fees | $3,520 | $4,210 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 25% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at VCU were White. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 71 |
| Black or African American | 80 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78 |
| White | 359 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 74 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at VCU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 42 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 2 |
