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The bachelor's program at Murray State was ranked #548 on College Factual's Best Schools for visual & performing arts list. It is also ranked #6 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 475 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 548 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Murray State University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in visual & performing arts. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 74 degrees were handed out.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Murray State paid an average of $787 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $405 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,436 | $18,180 |
| Fees | $1,272 | $1,272 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,594 | $10,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,717 | $5,717 |
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Of the 59 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in visual & performing arts from Murray State in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Murray State University with a bachelor's in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Murray State does not offer an online option for its visual & performing arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Murray State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the visual & performing arts majors at Murray State University.
Visual & Performing Arts students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 26 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 23 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 6 |
| Arts & Media Management | 4 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1 |