by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at ETSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #13 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, ETSU highly for visual & performing arts, ranked #526 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 526 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Tennessee | 13 of 26 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 90 of 247 |
The table below lists every degree level available for visual & performing arts at ETSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 95 |
| Master’s | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The visual & performing arts field at ETSU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 30 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 27 |
| Music | 23 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 19 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 5 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, East Tennessee State University handed out 95 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
ETSU is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #13 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at ETSU report a median salary of $25,210 a year. This is lower than $58,402, the median for all majors at ETSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ETSU, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $22,042 in student loans. This is higher than $21,301, the typical median for all majors at ETSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,486 | $11,630 |
| Fees | $2,096 | $2,096 |
Read more about ETSU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 28% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at ETSU were White. Roughly 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from East Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at ETSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 2 |
