by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WMU highly for visual & performing arts, coming in at #448 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 448 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Michigan | 6 of 30 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 59 of 144 |
The following degree levels are granted in visual & performing arts at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 225 |
| Certificate | 6 |
| Master’s | 24 |
The visual & performing arts field at WMU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 66 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 57 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 38 |
| Dance | 33 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 33 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 24 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Michigan University conferred 225 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
WMU ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WMU report a median salary of $38,367 a year. This is below $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WMU, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $27,241 in student loans. This is lower than $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
Find out more about WMU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 31% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU are White. Approximately 77% of graduates 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 173 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 16 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Michigan University conferred 6 certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
WMU is not currently ranked for visual & performing arts at the certificate level.
Every one of the 6 students who graduated with a certificate degree in visual & performing arts from WMU identified as women.
The majority of visual & performing arts certificate degree graduates at WMU are White. Roughly 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at WMU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 24 |
