by our College Data Analytics TeamVisual & Performing Arts is a program of study at College of the Desert. The school offers an associate degree in the area. Here, you’ll find out more about the major associate 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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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at College of the Desert paid an average of $259 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $46 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,345 | $8,905 |
| Fees | $38 | $38 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 | $1,080 |
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College of the Desert does not offer an online option for its visual and performing arts associate degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the College of the Desert Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their associate degree in visual and performing arts in 2019-2020, 62.8% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 59.6%.
Of those graduates who received an associate degree in visual and performing arts at College of the Desert in 2019-2020, 74.4% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 45%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 4 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 10 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 20 |
| Music | 9 |
*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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