by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Hunter. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #17 out of 71 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Hunter highly for visual & performing arts, ranked #193 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 193 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New York | 18 of 100 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 44 of 213 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in visual & performing arts at Hunter, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 194 |
| Certificate | 12 |
| Master’s | 75 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at Hunter covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 155 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 58 |
| Music | 28 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 26 |
| Dance | 14 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, CUNY Hunter College handed out 194 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Hunter is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #17 out of 71 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Hunter earn a median of $38,753 a year. This is lower than $68,281, the median for all majors at Hunter.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Hunter, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $8,567 in student loans. This is below $11,091, the typical median for all majors at Hunter.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $452 | $452 |
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Among recent graduates, 30% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Hunter were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Hunter College with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, CUNY Hunter College awarded 12 certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
Hunter has not been ranked for visual & performing arts at the certificate level.
Every one of the 12 students who graduated with a certificate degree in visual & performing arts from Hunter were women.
The majority of visual & performing arts certificate degree graduates at Hunter were White. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Hunter College with a certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at Hunter. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 75 |
