by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Appalachian State University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Appalachian State University among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, placing at #224 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 224 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in North Carolina | 8 of 37 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 34 of 247 |
The table below lists every degree level available for visual & performing arts at Appalachian State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 245 |
| Master’s | 6 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at Appalachian State University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 120 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 63 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 28 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 19 |
| Music | 14 |
| Dance | 6 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Appalachian State University conferred 245 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Appalachian State University is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at Appalachian State University earn a median of $42,845 a year. This is lower than $50,311, the median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Appalachian State University, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $23,730 in student loans. This is higher than $22,075, the typical median for all majors at Appalachian State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,242 | $21,875 |
| Fees | $3,337 | $3,337 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 34% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Appalachian State University were White. Approximately 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Appalachian State University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 192 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Graduate study is also available at Appalachian State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 6 |
