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. Find out how Western Washington University stacks up against peers offering visual & performing arts.
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Western Washington University is in the top 15% of the country for visual & performing arts. In particular, it placed #156 out of 1,185 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #32 in Far Western.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western Washington University awarded 165 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at Western Washington University report a median salary of $41,415 a year. This is below $52,721, the median for all majors at Western Washington University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western Washington University, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $20,450 in student loans. This is higher than $20,258, the typical median for all majors at Western Washington University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,572 | $27,365 |
| Fees | $1,342 | $1,342 |
Read more about Western Washington University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 28% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Washington University were White. Roughly 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 127 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at Western Washington University were White. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington 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 | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the visual & performing arts majors at Western Washington University.
This visual & performing arts program at Western Washington University includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 81 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 38 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 34 |
| Music | 14 |
| Dance | 6 |