by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at FAU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 28 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FAU among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, coming in at #310 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 310 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Florida | 8 of 35 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 51 of 247 |
The following degree levels are available for visual & performing arts at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 104 |
| Master’s | 14 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at FAU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 66 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 27 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 14 |
| Music | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida Atlantic University awarded 104 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
FAU is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,981 a year. This is below $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FAU, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $19,188 in student loans. This is below $20,124, the typical median for all majors at FAU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
Read more about FAU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 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 FAU were White. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Graduate study is also available at FAU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 14 |
