by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at HU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks HU as a strong choice for visual & performing arts, ranked #598 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 598 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in District of Columbia | 5 of 6 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 125 of 213 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in visual & performing arts at HU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 69 |
| Master’s | 15 |
This visual & performing arts field at HU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 32 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 27 |
| Music | 15 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Howard University conferred 69 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
HU is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from HU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,640 a year. This is below $65,852, the median for all majors at HU.
To complete a bachelor’s at HU, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,498, the typical median for all majors at HU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,450 | $35,344 |
| Fees | $466 | $466 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 22% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at HU are Black or African American. Roughly 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 13 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at HU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 15 |
