by our College Data Analytics TeamVisual & Performing Arts is a program of study at Berklee College of Music. The school offers a bachelor’s degree in the area. Here, you’ll find out more about the major bachelor’s degree program in visual and performing arts, including such details as the number of graduates, ethnicity of students, related majors and concentrations, and more.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Berklee College of Music was $1,615 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,360 | $44,360 |
| Fees | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Books and Supplies | $474 | $474 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,640 | $18,640 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,170 | $2,170 |
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Berklee College of Music does not offer an online option for its visual and performing arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Berklee College of Music Online Learning page.
About 44.9% of the students who received their Bachelor’s in visual and performing arts in 2019-2020 were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 63.5%.
Around 23.3% of visual and performing arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Berklee College of Music in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 33%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 55 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 97 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 415 |
| International Students | 256 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 69 |
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Dance | 45 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 53 |
| Music | 657 |
| Arts & Media Management | 167 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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