by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at City. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #31 out of 71 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks City as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, placing at #376 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 376 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New York | 35 of 100 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 80 of 213 |
The following degree levels are available for visual & performing arts at City, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 156 |
| Master’s | 32 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at City breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 108 |
| Music | 32 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 24 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 21 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, CUNY City College handed out 156 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
City holds a strong position among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #31 out of 71 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from City report a median salary of $37,600 a year. This is below $61,249, the median for all majors at City.
To complete a bachelor’s at City, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $17,863 in student loans. This is above $13,389, the typical median for all majors at City.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $410 | $410 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 40% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at City were Hispanic or Latino. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY City College with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 8 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at City. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 32 |
