by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at American University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks American University as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, coming in at #71 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 71 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in District of Columbia | 2 of 6 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 15 of 213 |
Here is each degree level available for visual & performing arts at American University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 103 |
| Master’s | 57 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at American University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 79 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 24 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 22 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 17 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 11 |
| Music | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, American University conferred 103 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
American University is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from American University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $50,020 a year. This is below $75,429, the median for all majors at American University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at American University, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $23,830 in student loans. This is below $24,223, the typical median for all majors at American University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,542 | $57,952 |
| Fees | $819 | $819 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 26% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at American University are White. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from American University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 17 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at American University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 57 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 1 |
