by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how WTAMU compares to other colleges that offer visual & performing arts.
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WTAMU ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts. In particular, it placed #317 out of 1,185 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #19 in Texas.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Texas A & M University handed out 57 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WTAMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,232 a year. This is below $51,655, the median for all majors at WTAMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WTAMU, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $23,539 in student loans. This is higher than $22,333, the typical median for all majors at WTAMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,211 | $8,267 |
| Fees | $2,729 | $2,729 |
Find out more about WTAMU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 30% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at WTAMU are White. Approximately 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Texas A & M University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at WTAMU are White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Texas A & M University with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the visual & performing arts majors at West Texas A & M University.
The visual & performing arts program at WTAMU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 26 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 15 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 14 |
| Dance | 8 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 8 |