by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at IUB. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, IUB among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, placing at #157 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 157 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Indiana | 3 of 18 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 19 of 144 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in visual & performing arts at IUB, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 354 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 263 |
| Doctoral | 39 |
| Graduate Certificate | 63 |
The visual & performing arts field at IUB covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 441 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 85 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 67 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 52 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 49 |
| Dance | 19 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Indiana University-Bloomington conferred 354 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
IUB is in the top 10% of the country for visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts graduates with a bachelor’s degree from IUB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,972 a year. This is lower than $74,553, the median for all majors at IUB.
To complete a bachelor’s at IUB, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $21,048 in student loans. This is higher than $20,463, the typical median for all majors at IUB.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,913 | $40,369 |
| Fees | $1,522 | $1,522 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 42% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at IUB were White. Roughly 67% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 237 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 29 |
During the most recent reporting year, Indiana University-Bloomington handed out 1 certificate degree in visual & performing arts.
IUB has not been ranked for visual & performing arts at the certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a certificate degree in visual & performing arts from IUB identified as men.
The majority of visual & performing arts certificate degree graduates at IUB were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington with a certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at IUB. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 263 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 39 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 63 |
