by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Columbia University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #19 out of 71 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Columbia University highly for visual & performing arts, coming in at #205 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 205 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New York | 22 of 100 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 48 of 213 |
Here is each degree level offered in visual & performing arts at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 160 |
| Master’s | 231 |
| Doctoral | 34 |
| Professional Certificate | 5 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at Columbia University covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 122 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 99 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 80 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 75 |
| Music | 46 |
| Dance | 5 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 160 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Columbia University is in the top 15% of the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #19 out of 71 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,237 a year. This is lower than $112,690, the median for all majors at Columbia University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Columbia University, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $26,912 in student loans. This is higher than $23,258, the typical median for all majors at Columbia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,514 | $66,722 |
| Fees | $3,795 | $3,795 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 36% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University were White. About 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 19 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Columbia University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 231 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 34 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 5 |
