Below are the key facts about this program at WSU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level granted in visual & performing arts at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 135 |
| Master’s | 17 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wayne State University awarded 135 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
WSU ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WSU earn a median of $37,066 a year. This is below $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WSU, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $27,269 in student loans. This is above $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 38% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU were White. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 76 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 13 |
WSU awarded 36 bachelor’s degrees in art/art studies, general recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (42%).
WSU awarded 27 bachelor’s completions in music, general in the most recent reporting year — 37% to women and 63% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (63%).
WSU conferred 25 bachelor’s degrees in cinematography and film/video production recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (44%).
WSU conferred 24 bachelor’s degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general recently — 54% to women and 46% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).
WSU granted 16 bachelor’s completions in dance, general in the latest year of data — 94% to women and 6% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
WSU awarded 7 bachelor’s completions in art history, criticism and conservation in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).
Graduate study is also available at WSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 17 |