by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Western, WCSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in visual & performing arts.
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Western, WCSU ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts. In particular, it placed #917 out of 1,185 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #14 in Connecticut.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Connecticut State University awarded 68 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western, WCSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $21,689 a year. This is below $53,070, the median for all majors at Western, WCSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Western, WCSU, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $26,512 in student loans. This is above $25,315, the typical median for all majors at Western, WCSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,403 | $6,403 |
Read more about Western, WCSU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 51% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Western, WCSU were White. Roughly 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at Western, WCSU are White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the visual & performing arts majors at Western Connecticut State University.
The visual & performing arts program at Western, WCSU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 29 |
| Music | 25 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 20 |