by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at ECU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates ECU as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, placing at #363 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 363 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in North Carolina | 12 of 37 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 63 of 247 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in visual & performing arts at ECU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 185 |
| Master’s | 25 |
This visual & performing arts field at ECU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 99 |
| Music | 38 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 35 |
| Dance | 19 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 19 |
During the most recent reporting year, East Carolina University conferred 185 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
ECU is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at ECU earn a median of $35,224 a year. This is below $61,153, the median for all majors at ECU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ECU, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $26,250 in student loans. This is above $24,742, the typical median for all majors at ECU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,452 | $20,729 |
| Fees | $2,909 | $2,909 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at ECU were White. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Carolina University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 130 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Graduate study is also available at ECU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 25 |
