by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Marshall University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Marshall University among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, placing at #787 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 787 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in West Virginia | 3 of 4 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Region | 143 of 247 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in visual & performing arts at Marshall University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 57 |
| Master’s | 6 |
This visual & performing arts field at Marshall University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | 29 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 28 |
| Music | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Marshall University conferred 57 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Marshall University is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at Marshall University report a median salary of $31,451 a year. This is below $62,090, the median for all majors at Marshall University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Marshall University, visual & performing arts students borrow a median amount of $26,896 in student loans. This is higher than $25,139, the typical median for all majors at Marshall University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,190 | $18,748 |
| Fees | $1,594 | $1,594 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 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 Marshall University are White. About 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Marshall University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 6 |
