by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at CIM. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #31 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates CIM among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, ranked #1,128 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 1,128 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Ohio | 37 of 37 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 144 of 144 |
Here is each degree level available for visual & performing arts at CIM, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 56 |
| Master’s | 50 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate | 19 |
The visual & performing arts field at CIM breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 129 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Cleveland Institute of Music handed out 56 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
CIM holds a strong position among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #31 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CIM report a median salary of $25,632 a year. This is above $25,632, the median for all majors at CIM.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at CIM, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $25,500 in student loans. This is higher than $25,500, the typical median for all majors at CIM.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,000 | $50,000 |
| Fees | $2,880 | $2,880 |
Learn more about CIM tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at CIM are White. Approximately 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cleveland Institute of Music with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at CIM. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 50 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 4 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 19 |
