Below are the key facts about this program at FIU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #11 out of 28 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates FIU highly for visual & performing arts, ranked #345 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 345 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Florida | 12 of 35 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 62 of 247 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in visual & performing arts at FIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 206 |
| Master’s | 27 |
| Graduate Certificate | 26 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at FIU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 85 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 74 |
| Music | 59 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 24 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 17 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida International University conferred 206 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
FIU ranks competitively among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FIU report a median salary of $26,078 a year. This is lower than $60,144, the median for all majors at FIU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FIU, visual & performing arts students accumulate a median of $16,544 in student loans. This is below $19,191, the typical median for all majors at FIU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 33% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at FIU were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 159 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 6 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at FIU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 27 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 26 |