by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at BYU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BYU as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, ranked #234 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 234 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Utah | 2 of 10 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 7 of 39 |
Here is each degree level offered in visual & performing arts at BYU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 327 |
| Master’s | 29 |
This visual & performing arts field at BYU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 75 |
| Music | 75 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 66 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 53 |
| Dance | 42 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 29 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 16 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Brigham Young University handed out 327 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
BYU ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BYU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,105 a year. This is lower than $66,875, the median for all majors at BYU.
To complete a bachelor’s at BYU, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $15,004 in student loans. This is above $12,184, the typical median for all majors at BYU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,120 | $6,688 |
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Among recent graduates, 28% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at BYU were White. About 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 276 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 17 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BYU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 29 |
