Here is an overview of this program at CCSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates CCSU highly for visual & performing arts, ranked #353 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 353 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Connecticut | 9 of 14 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the New England Region | 38 of 84 |
Here is each degree level available for visual & performing arts at CCSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 5 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at CCSU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 45 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 8 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 6 |
| Music | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Central Connecticut State University conferred 56 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
CCSU ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at CCSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,911 a year. This is below $68,811, the median for all majors at CCSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at CCSU, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $22,641 in student loans. This is lower than $24,316, the typical median for all majors at CCSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,052 | $6,052 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 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 CCSU were White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at CCSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 5 |