by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at ATU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels. At its best it places at #11 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ATU as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, coming in at #1,039 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 1,039 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Arkansas | 12 of 13 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 218 of 247 |
The table below lists every degree level available for visual & performing arts at ATU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 49 |
| Certificate | 1 |
The visual & performing arts field at ATU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 36 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 8 |
| Music | 5 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Arkansas Tech University conferred 49 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
ATU ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ATU, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $28,950 in student loans. This is above $22,968, the typical median for all majors at ATU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,736 | $11,989 |
| Fees | $2,679 | $2,679 |
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Among recent graduates, 43% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at ATU were White. About 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Arkansas Tech University handed out 1 certificate degree in visual & performing arts.
ATU is not currently ranked for visual & performing arts at the certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a certificate degree in visual & performing arts from ATU were women.
The majority of visual & performing arts certificate degree graduates at ATU were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech 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 | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |