by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WashU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WashU highly for visual & performing arts, placing at #74 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 74 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Missouri | 2 of 26 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Plains States Region | 4 of 87 |
The following degree levels are granted in visual & performing arts at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 136 |
| Master’s | 36 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at WashU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 69 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 51 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 29 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 11 |
| Music | 8 |
| Dance | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Washington University in St Louis awarded 136 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
WashU is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
To complete a bachelor’s at WashU, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $19,089 in student loans. This is above $17,553, the typical median for all majors at WashU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,750 | $64,500 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
Find out more about WashU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 21% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at WashU were White. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Graduate study is also available at WashU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 36 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 3 |