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The bachelor's program at WMU was ranked #184 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #5 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Michigan University handed out 245 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 0% over the previous year when 246 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 19 students received their master’s degree in visual & performing arts from WMU. This makes it the #205 most popular school for visual & performing arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WMU paid an average of $792 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $633 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,198 | $18,998 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,128 | $1,128 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,713 | $11,713 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,631 | $2,631 |
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The visual & performing arts program at WMU awarded 245 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 41% of these degrees went to men with the other 59% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 174 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Online degrees for the WMU visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WMU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students graduated with a master's degree in visual & performing arts from WMU. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a master's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Western Michigan University.
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 92 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 64 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 37 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 32 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 27 |
| Dance | 19 |
| Arts & Media Management | 1 |
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