Below are the key facts about this program at FDU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #12 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates FDU highly for visual & performing arts, ranked #487 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 487 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in New Jersey | 16 of 34 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 100 of 213 |
The following degree levels are available for visual & performing arts at FDU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 54 |
| Master’s | 5 |
The visual & performing arts field at FDU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 24 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 15 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 11 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus awarded 54 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
FDU ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #12 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at FDU report a median salary of $36,338 a year. This is below $68,868, the median for all majors at FDU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at FDU, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $25,070 in student loans. This is higher than $25,001, the typical median for all majors at FDU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,000 | $36,288 |
| Fees | $1,180 | $1,180 |
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Among recent graduates, 35% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at FDU are White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at FDU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 5 |
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