by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Muhlenberg College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. It ranks as high as #17 out of 42 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Muhlenberg College among the top schools in the country for visual & performing arts, placing at #340 out of 1,146 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 340 of 1,146 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Pennsylvania | 18 of 54 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 71 of 213 |
The following degree levels are available for visual & performing arts at Muhlenberg College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 133 |
The visual & performing arts area of study at Muhlenberg College includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 78 |
| Dance | 20 |
| Music | 15 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 12 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Muhlenberg College awarded 133 bachelor’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
Muhlenberg College is a solid choice among schools offering visual & performing arts at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #17 out of 42 schools by College Factual.
Visual & Performing Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at Muhlenberg College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,722 a year. This is below $58,485, the median for all majors at Muhlenberg College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Muhlenberg College, visual & performing arts graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,259, the typical median for all majors at Muhlenberg College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,095 | $62,035 |
| Fees | $770 | $770 |
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Among recent graduates, 17% of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree graduates at Muhlenberg College were White. Roughly 76% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Muhlenberg College with a bachelor’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
