by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WKU, HILLTOPPERS. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
Here is each degree level offered in visual & performing arts at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 143 |
| Certificate | 21 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University awarded 143 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WKU, HILLTOPPERS report a median salary of $29,760 a year. This is lower than $48,728, the median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WKU, HILLTOPPERS, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $24,379 in student loans. This is below $24,535, the typical median for all majors at WKU, HILLTOPPERS.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 | $27,000 |
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Among recent graduates, 36% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS were White. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 114 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS conferred 49 bachelor’s degrees in fine/studio arts, general in the most recent reporting year — 76% to women and 24% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (82%).
WKU, HILLTOPPERS conferred 21 bachelor’s completions in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%).
WKU, HILLTOPPERS granted 17 bachelor’s completions in dramatic/theatre arts and stagecraft, other in the latest year of data — 71% to women and 29% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (88%).
WKU, HILLTOPPERS granted 17 bachelor’s completions in cinematography and film/video production in the latest year of data — 35% to women and 65% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (82%).
WKU, HILLTOPPERS conferred 16 bachelor’s degrees in drama and dramatics/theatre arts, general in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
WKU, HILLTOPPERS conferred 10 bachelor’s completions in dance, general recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (60%).
WKU, HILLTOPPERS awarded 10 bachelor’s degrees in music, other in the latest year of data — 30% to women and 70% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (90%).
WKU, HILLTOPPERS awarded 3 bachelor’s completions in art history, criticism and conservation in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
During the most recent reporting year, Western Kentucky University awarded 21 certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
WKU, HILLTOPPERS is not yet ranked for visual & performing arts at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 48% of visual & performing arts certificate degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts certificate degree graduates at WKU, HILLTOPPERS are White. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
WKU, HILLTOPPERS awarded 12 certificate degrees in graphic design in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (58%).
WKU, HILLTOPPERS awarded 9 certificate completions in game and interactive media design recently — 11% to women and 89% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (89%).
